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CHUECH  PSALMIST:     1 


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PSALMS   AND   HYMNS,i 


DESIGNED 


FOR    THE    PUBLIC,    SOCIAL, 


PRIVATE  USE  OF  EVANGELICAL  CHRISTIANS. 


CONTAININO,  ALSO, 


DIRECriONS  FOR  MUSICAL  EXPRESSION. 


FIFTIETH    EDITION. 


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ADVERTISEMENT. 


At  the  last  meeting  of  the  General  Assembly  of  the 

]  Presbyterian  Church  in  the  United  States  of  America, 

I  May,  1840,  "the  whole  subject  oi Psalmody,  with  the  pro- 

*  curing  and  furnishing  an  edition  of  Psalms  and  Hymns 
;  for  our  general  use,  in  a  way  involving  no  pecuniary  re- 
I  sponsibility  to  the  Assembly,"  having  been  "  referred  to 
J  the  Consulting  Committee,  lov  their  deliberation  and  ac- 
I  tion,  as  they  may  deem  proper  and  practicable,"  and  said 
I  Committee,  having  through  successive  periods  attended 
J  to  the  weighty  trust,  endeavoring  to  perform  the  difficult 
\  duty  assigned  them  aceordkig  to  the  true  intent  of  the 

*  Assembly,  and  for  the  edification  of  the  church  of  God, 
I  did,  at  a  regular  meeting  in  the  city  of  New  York,  Nov. 
i  5th,  1842,  unanimously  agree  to  approve  and  recommend 

*  this  present  volume,  entitled  "  Church  Psalmist,  or  Psalms 
}  and  Hymns,  for  the  public,  social,  and  private  use  of  evan- 
\  gelical  Christians,"  as  being,  in  their  judgment,  the  best 
I  adapted  to  the  worship  of  God  in  our  age  and  country ; 
\  and  as  such  it  is  commended  to  the  Christian  public,  and 
i  especially  to  all  the  churches  under  the  care  of  the  Assem- 
j  bly,  that  they  may  mith  one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify 
I  God,  even  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  be 

*  profited  and  united  in  his  worship  and  his  praise. 

SAMUEL  H.  COX,   Chairman. 
HENRY  A.  ROWLAND,  aerk. 

The  Committee  consists  of  the  following  members: 

MINISTERS. 

REV.  SAMUEL  H.  COX,  D.D. 
"       PHILIP  C.  HAY,  D.D. 
"       ALBERT  BARNES,  D.D. 
"       WILLIAM  ADAMS,  D.D. 
"       DAVID  A.  RIDDLE,  D.D. 

ELDERS. 

MATSON  SMITH,  M.D. 
F.  A.  RAYBOLD,  Esq. 
JOHN  L.  MASON,  Esq. 
LOWELL  HOLBROOK,  Esq. 
FREDERIC  BULL,  Esq. 

MEMBERS   EX-OFFICIO. 

REY.  ERSKINE  MASON,   M.D.,    Stated  Clerk  of  the 
General  Assembly. 
E.  W.  GILBERT,  D.D.,  Permanent     "  " 

"       HENRY  A.  ROWLAND,  A.M.,  Temporary        " 


CONTENTS. 


PAGES. 


J  Peeface 5 — 12 

j  The  Psalms 13—254 

{  The  Soeiptuees  .......  257—261 

i  God 261—289 

i  Cheist 289—362 

}  HolySpieit 362-373 

♦  Teinity 373—379 

i  Alaeminq 379—388 

I  CoNYiCTioN         .        .        .        .        .        .  388—391 

i  Intiting 391—404 

i  Penitential 404 — 412 

!  CoNVEESiON 413—424 

I  Cheistian   .......  425—478 

i  Peatee 478—487 

j  Revival 487—493 

i  Oedinances 493 — 508 

i  Sabbath 509—519 

j  Saxcttjaey 519—524 

i  MmisTKY 524—528 

J  Cheistian  Missions  ....  528 — 537 

J  Speead  of  the  Gospel        ....  537 — 554 

J  MoENiNG 554 — 558 

I  Evening 558—564 

♦  MoENiNG  OE  Evening       ....  664 — 566 

j  The  Yeae 566—575 

I  Death 575—594 

J  Judgment 594—602 

I  Heaven 602—622 

I  Dismissions  ant)  Doxologies       .        .        .  622 — 626 

♦  FiEST  Lines  of  Psalms  and  Hymns  .  627 — 646 


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PREFACE. 


The  object  of  this  volume  is  to  furnish  the  Churches  with 
a  complete  Collection  of  Sacred  Songs  for  public  wor- 
ship ;  and  in  presenting  such  a  work,  when  so  many,  aiming 
at  the  same  end,  are  already  in  circulation,  we  seem  to  be 
called  upon  to  state  some  reasons  which  have  influenced  us 
in  this  undertaking,  and  which  may  have  some  weight  with 
others.  The  least  offensive  mode  in  which  this  can  be  done, 
will  be  to  give  a  brief  exposition  of  the  principles  which 
have  been  kej)t  in  view  in  its  execution.  An  outline  is  all 
that  will  be  given — ^for  more  than  this,  however  much  it 
may  be  demanded,  or  however  rich  in  thought  or  replete 
with  practical  wisdom,  would  be  hardly  ever  read.  A 
Preface  is  generally  deemed  a  very  dull  and  unattractive 
part  of  a  Book,  so  much  so,  that  if  an  author  had  some  pro- 
found secrets  which  he  wished  to  record,  and  yet  preserve 
in  deep  obscurity,  he  might  be  advised,  as  it  regards  most 
readers,  to  commit  them  to  the  safe-keeping  of  these  ne- 
glected pages.  And  yet  some  persons  read  a  Preface,  and 
for  the  benefit  of  such  this  one  is  written. 

The  subjects  of  Lyric  Poetry  and  Psalmody  are  inti- 
mately and  inseparably  connected,  and  it  is  in  vain  to  ex- 
pect one  to  exist  in  a  high  state  of  perfection  without  the 
other ;  or  for  either  to  attain  distinguished  excellence 
without  cultivation.  It  must  be  acknowledged,  that  min- 
isters and  churches  have  not  studied  this  subject  with  that 
attention  which  it  claims,  nor  even  in  relative  proportion 
when  compared  with  other  grave  matters  pertaining  to 
the  worship  of  God.  Singing  often  falls  far  below  every 
other  part  of  the  services  of  the  sanctuary,  from  the  want 
of  both  sympathy  and  knowledge,  on  the  part  of  the 
Church.  Little  is  known  on  the  subject,  and  little  is  felt 
in  relation  to  it.  But  this  is  a  state  as  unwise  as  it  is 
criminal.  It  is  a  matter  of  vast  and  vital  importance  that 
all  who  desire  that  the  public  institutions  of  religion  may 
make  the  best  impression  and  secure  their  highest  results, 
and  especially  that  ministers  of  the  gospel  should  under- 
stand what  Sacred  Songs  are  adapted  to  social  worship, 
and  what  tunes  will  impart  to  them  the  greatest  power 
and  efficiency.  Both  of  these  subjects  should  form  a  part 
of  christian  instruction,  and  especially  of  theological  train- 
ing.   A  brief  course  of  Lectures  on  Lyric  Poetry,  is  hardly 


VI  PREFACE. 


less  necessary  than  a  course  on  Sermonizing  and  Pastoral 
Theology ;  and  a  preacher  of  the  gospel  should  read  and 
study  the  best  Psalms  and  Hymns,  as  an  every-day-busi- 
ness,  as  he  does  his  Bible,  till  he  is  acquainted  with  their 
sentiments,  familiar  with  their  structure  and  imagery,  and 
deeply  imbued  with  their  spirit.  The  advantages  of  such 
a  course  are  obvious  and  numberless ; — some  of  them  so 
plain  that  they  need  not  be  specified,  and  when  taken  col- 
lectively, and  in  all  their  intellectual  and  moral  relations, 
too  many  to  be  embraced  in  this  rapid  sketch.  It  is  not 
saying  too  much  to  affirm,  that  such  a  discipline  would  en- 
large a  minister's  knowledge,  improve  his  taste,  increase 
his  piety,  refine  his  imagination,  invigorate  his  eloquence, 
and  give  him  readiness,  appropriateness  and  power,  in  the 
public  exercises  of  his  profession.  His  volume  of  sacred 
poetry  should  be  a  Text-Book  by  the  side  of  the  Bible,  and 
he  should  be  equally  familiar  with  both.  If  this  were  the 
case,  the  sermon  and  singing  would  more  generally  har- 
monize in  their  object  and  impressions,  than  they  now  do; 
the  minister  would  have  to  expend  less  time  in  consulting 
numerous  indexes  in  order  to  know  what  to  select ;  and 
in  the  very  act  of  reading  the  Psalm  or  Hymn,  he  would 
make  an  impression  which  would  instruct  the  hearers,  and 
give  the  key-note  of  sentiment  and  expr  .^esion  to  the  choir. 
How  deficient  the  ministry  may  be  m  these  respects,  is 
matter  of  opinion  of  which  every  person  will  judge  for 
himself. 

The  character  of  Psalmody  must  always  be  affected  by 
a  great  variety  of  circumstances  which  need  not  be  advert- 
ed to  in  this  place ;  but  nothing  has  a  greater  influence 
to  elevate  or  depress,  to  advance  or  retard  its  progress, 
than  the  Lyric  Poetry  which  is  employed  in  the  service  of 
God.  The  following  defects  may  easily  be  detected  in 
many  of  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  now  in  use.  Some  are 
composed  on  subjects  unsuited  to  song — others  are  desti- 
tute of  a  lyrical  spirit — another  class  lack  simplicity  of 
design  and  execution — and  not  a  few  are  of  an  unreason- 
able length  for  a  single  exercise  of  singing.  To  remedy 
these  and  other  defects,  and  to  secure,  if  possible,  certain 
excellencies  which  are  attained  as  yet  only  in  part,  are 
among  the  objects  of  this  publication. 

That  Lyric  Poetry  has  a  character  of  its  own — that  it 
moves  in  a  sphere  peculiar  to  itself — and  that  its  subjects 
are  limited,  there  is  no  room  for  doubt.  On  these  points 
all  critics  agree.  This  poetry  is  made  to  be  sung ;  and, 
when  combined  with  appropriate  music,  we  have  a  vehi- 
cle, at  once  natural  and  refined,  for  the  expression  of 
strong  emotion.     A  Psalm  or  Hymn  should  be  devotional, 


i  PREFACE.  Vii 

I  rather  than  didactic,  because  the  warm  inspirations  of  the 
I  heart,  and  not  the  cool  deductions  of  the  intellect,  are  its 
I  province.  Ascriptions  of  thanksgiving  and  praise  to  God, 
I  the  breathings  of  filial  desire  and  confidence,  the  cheering 
J  influence  of  hope,  the  tremblings  of  self-distrust  and  re- 
i  ligious  fear,  "peace  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost,"  and  all 
the  strong  feelings  which  are  called  forth  in  a  world  of 
conflict  and  expectation,  belong  to  this  department  of 
poetry.  Any  thing  and  every  thing  which  pertains  to 
devotion  and  christian  experience,  may  furnish  a  subject 
for  spiritual  song. 

And  yet,   notwithstanding    these    well-defined   limits, 
which  nature  itself  has  fixed  to  Lyric  Poetry,  there  are 
hundreds  of  Hymns,  in  our  language,  which  can  never  be 
sung  to  any  good  effect,  because  their  subject-matter  is 
foreign  to  this  kind  of  writing.     They  can,  from  their  very 
nature,  neither  inspire  religious  emotion,  nor  become  the 
channels  of  this   emotion   already  inspired.     They  con- 
tribute to  extinguish  rather  than  to  kindle  up,  the  holy 
flame.     They  are  good   sermons,  but  poor  songs.      This 
fault  in  the  choice  of  subjects,  is  much  more  rarely  to  be 
met  with  in  secular  than  spiritual  odes ;  and  the  same  may    i 
be  said  in  relation  to  the  music  by  which  they  are  accom-    | 
panied.     The  reasons  of  this  may  not,  perhaps,  be  easily    t 
detected.     It  cannot  be  for  a  moment  admitted,  that  re-    | 
vealed  religion  is  unfruitful  in  themes.     If  nature  may  be    | 
sung,  why  not  nature's  God  ?     If  creation  can  inspire  the     \ 
lyric  bard,  why  not  redemption,  with  its  brighter  glories,     | 
and  its  more  enduring   interests?     If  earth  has  its  rap-    j 
tures,  why  should  heaven  be  poor,  and  powerless,  and     i 
without  a  song?     If  great  and  good  men  who  have  lived    | 
and  acted  and  died,  have,  by  their  virtues  or  heroism,     | 
called  forth  the  finest  and  sweetest  tones  of  the  Lyre,  why    \ 
should  the  praises  of  the  only  Great  and  Good,  who  lives    * 
i    in  his  own  immortality,  and  whose  wondrous  acts  are  re-    | 
I    corded  for  the  admiration  of  all  worlds,  sleep  in  silence    I 
I    and  be  forgotten  ?     It  may  be  worthy  of  remark  in  this    j 
I    place,  that  few  poets  of  the  first  order  have  ever  tried    J 
J    their  pinions  in  this  upper  sky;  but  when  they  have,  and    ' 
J    selected  an  appropriate  theme,  they  have  showed  that  the    f 
i     waters  of  Zion  can  impart  a  purer  inspiration  than  the    * 
i    fabled  Castalian  spring.  ♦ 

i  If  the  province  of  Lyric  Poetry  is  to  inspire  and  express  ♦ 
i  emotion,  then  no  Psalm  or  Hymn  can  answer  the  true  I 
I  purpose  of  christian  worship  unless  it  breathes  the  appro-  * 
t  priate  spirit.  Its  execution,  as  well  as  its  subject,  must  | 
I  be  lyric.  It  may  be  rhyme,  and  not  poetry.  It  may  be  I 
I    poetry,  and  yet  not  be  adapted  tc  singing.     Heroics  can    j 


Viii  PREFACE. 


J     US 


never,  with  any  advantage,  be  set  to  nmsic.  A  Hymn, 
whether  it  respects  God,  our  fellow-beings,  or  ourselves, 
should  be  the  effusion  of  the  heart,  and  that  heart  under 
proper  influences — melted  and  dissolved  by  just  such  emo- 
tions as  suit  the  condition  described,  or  the  occasion  for 
which  the  song  is  intended.  The  language  should  be  sim- 
ple ;  the  images  striking,  but  not  gaudy ;  the  figures  un- 
incumbered; the  sentences  uninvolved  and  short;  the 
structure  free  from  all  ambiguity;  the  whole  style  and 
manner  chaste,  and  not  loaded  with  ornament  or  epithet; 
and  the  stanzas,  and  even  lines,  express,  as  far  as  practica- 
ble, a  complete  idea.  In  one  word,  it  must  be  poetry,  and 
lyric  poetry,  or  it  will  chill  the  native  inspirations  of 
song,  and  defeat  the  great  end  of  this  part  of  worship. 

A  Hymn  should  possess  unity  of  design,  and  simplicity 
in  execution.  One  great  object  should  be  aimed  at,  and 
every  thought  and  expression  should  be  rendered  subser- 
vient to  this.  The  piece  should  be  one,  tending  to  a  sin- 
gle end,  and  terminating  in  one  grand  impression.  One 
of  the  first  poets  of  the  present  age,  and  one  who  has 
written  many  excellent  Hymns  too,  has  described  this 
property  so  well,  that  we  cannot  forbear  transcribing  his 
language,  as  more  appropriate  than  any  thing  that  we  can 
say.  "The  readei',"  he  says,  "should  know  when  the 
strain  is  complete,  and  be  satisfied,  as  at  the  close  of  an 
air  in  music ;  while  defects  and  superfluities  should  be  felt 
by  him  as  annoyances,  in  whatever  part  they  might  occur. 
The  practice  of  many  good  men,  in  framing  Hymns,  has 
been  quite  the  contrary.  They  have  begun  apparently 
with  the  only  idea  in  their  mind  at  the  time ;  another, 
with  little  relationship  to  the  former,  has  been  forced 
upon  them  by  a  refractory  rhyme;  a  third  became  ne- 
cessary to  eke  out  a  verse,  a  fourth  to  begin  one ;  and  so 
on,  till  having  compiled  a  sufficient  number  of  stanzas  of 
so  many  lines,  and  lines  of  so  many  syllables,  the  opera- 
tion has  been  suspended." 

As  every  Sacred  Song  should  have  a  subject  of  its  own, 
and  form  a  regular  production,  having  a  beginning,  a 
middle  and  an  end,  so  it  should  be  adapted,  in  its  length, 
to  the  purpose  of  singing.  Important  as  this  thought  is, 
it  has  been  greatly  overlooked  by  the  writers  of  Hymns, 
and  the  compilers  of  Books  for  the  use  of  the  sanctuary. 
The  very  best  authors  are  not  free  from  this  fault.  In 
one  volume  now  before  us  of  no  mean  pretensions,  hymns 
may  be  found  of  eight,  ten  and  twelve  stanzas ;  and  one 
occurs  of  eight  stanzas  of  eight  lines  each.  Long  Metre — 
making  sixty-four  lines ;  and  this  Hymn,  the  author  tells 
us  in  the  preface,  "is  considerably  abridged  from  the 


*,  original."  Various  expedients  have  been  resorted  to  both  | 
I  by  authors  and  compilers,  in  order  to  remedy  this  evil.  * 
I  Here  and  there  a  stanza  is  included  in  brackets,  and  * 
i  pauses  are  introduced  into  the  middle,  or  other  parts  of  J 
J  the  production — thus  marring  the  beauty  of  the  page,  and  | 
often  destroying  the  connection,  and  always  impairing 
the  unity  of  the  piece.  The  better  way,  no  doubt,  is  to 
reduce  every  Psalm  or  Hymn,  designed  for  public  worship, 
to  a  convenient  length  for  this  purpose,  by  rejecting  those 
stanzas  which  are  redundant,  whicla  are  deficient  in  lyric 
spirit,  and  which  destroy  the  unity  of  design.  There  are 
few  long  Hymns,  in  our  language,  which  will  not  be  suf- 
ficiently shortened  by  the  application  of  the  above  rule. 
Some  of  a  popular  character,  and,  as  it  regards  portions 
of  them,  of  standard  merit,  may  be  reduced  to  two  or  three 
stanzas ;  but  this  is  not  objectionable,  as  we  often  need 
short  Hymns  of  a  striking  character,  for  evening-meetings, 
and  at  the  close  of  sermons.  And  it  should  not  be  for- 
gotten, that  much  more  is  lost  than  gained,  by  singing 
what  is  neither  poetical  nor  appropriate.  Indeed  it  is  far 
better  to  dispense  with  some  good  stanzas,  and  thus  bring 
the  piece  at  once  to  a  suitable  length  for  singing,  than  to 
continue  these  in  books  intended  for  public  use,  when  no 
choir  can  perform  them  with  ease  and  effect.  The  prac- 
tice so  extensively  in  use  of  omitting  certain  stanzas,  as  it 
must  be  done  for  the  most  part  on  the  spur  of  the  occasion, 
confuses  the  choir,  while  it  often  breaks  the  connection 
of  thouglit  and  the  unity  of  the  subject.  The  author,  or 
editor,  is  much  more  competent  to  do  this  than  the  leader 
of  public  worship. 

From  four  to  six  stanzas  of  the  grave  and  ordinary 
metres,  may  be  considered  a  suitable  length  for  a  song  of 
social  praise.  In  metres  of  a  brisker  movement,  the  ad- 
dition of  one  or  two  stanzas  more,  may  not  be  improper. 
The  same  indulgence  may  be  conceded  to  some  Hymns  of 
a  peculiar  character,  and  to  those  which  are  to  be  used 
only  on  special  occasions.  But  it  is  a  great  practical 
principle  which  every  minister,  and  every  leader  of  a 
choir,  should  understand,  that  singing,  in  order,  to  be  ef- 
fective, MUST  not  be  too  LONG. 

Having  given  an  exposition  of  the  leading  principles  on 
which  this  work  .has  been  constructed,  it  may  be  proper 
to  speak  a  little  more  explicitly  of  the  materials  from 
which  it  has  been  formed. 

It  is  intended  that  this  volume  shall  contain  a  complete 
collection  of  Psalms  and  Hymns  for  the  Sanctuary,  the 
Lecture-room,  and  all  other  places  of  social  worship.  In 
the  arrangement  of  the  Psalms,  Dr.  Watts  is  the  leading 


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PREFACE. 


i  author.  Many  other  versifications  of  high  merit  have 
J  been  selected  from  Doddridge,  Steele,  Kenn,  Newton, 
J  Montgomery,  Conder  and  others,  which  have  been  arrang- 
i  ed,  in  their  proper  places,  with  those  of  Watts,  so  that  it 
I  is  believed  that  this  part  of  the  volume  presents  a  greater 
)  number  and  a  richer  variety  of  Psalms  adapted  to  singing, 
'  than  any  Book  yet  published  in  our  language.  Few  al- 
\  terations  have  been  made  in  arrangement  or  expression, 
J    and  the  thought  of  the  poet,  for  the  most  part,  has  been 

♦  sacredly  guarded.  Most  of  the  changes,  which  have  been 
I  adopted,  are  those  which  were  necessary  in  order  to  con- 
t    form  the  work  to  the  principles  already  stated.     Whole 

<  Psalms  of  an  inferior  and  prosaic  character  have  been 
J  omitted ;  the  same  may  be  said  of  stanzas  which  are  re- 
]     dundant,  interrupt  the  unity  of  design,  or  lack  the  spirit 

<  of  holy  song ;  but  it  is  believed,  that  those  Psalms  and 
i  stanzas,,  though  they  incumber  many  Books  now  in  use, 
I    are  rarely  ever  sung.     In  making  this  compilation,  it  has 

♦  not  been  the  design  to  throw  away  a  single  stanza  of  su- 

♦  perior  merit,  or  one  which  could  contribute  to  the  grand 
purpose  of  singing,  except  when  the  production  was  of 
immoderate  length ;  but  when  this  was  the  case,  to  dis- 
pense with  some  good  stanzas  has  been  preferred  to  the 
common  practice  of  using  brackets  or  pauses,  or  what  is 
still  worse,  of  imposing  an  oppressive  burthen  upon  the 
choir. 

In  relation  to  the  Psalms,  it  may  be  said,  in  the  lan- 
guage of  another,  "That  the  harp  of  David  yet  hangs  upon 
the  willow,  disdaining  the  touch  of  any  hand  less  skilful 
than  his  own."  The  older  versions  of  David's  Psalms  are 
generally  destitute  of  all  poetic  merit.  Now  and  then  a 
ray  of  the  genius  and  the  inspiration  of  the  Hebrew  bard, 
breaks  through  the  dullness  of  their  prosaic  rhymes,  but 
these  are  "  like  angel-visits,  few  and  far  between."  If  it 
be  alleged,  as  it  often  is,  that  these  versifiers  entirely  ad- 
here to  the  original — it  may  be  replied,  that  it  is  in  letter, 
not  in  spirit.  For  the  most  part,  their  productions  are 
nothing  more  nor  less  than  the  English  translation  of 
David,  converted  into  common  rhymes,  while  the  spirit 
of  the  original  has  fled.  It  is  one  of  the  wonders  of  litera- 
ture, that  the  productions  of  Sternhold  and  Hopkins,  of 
Tate  and  Brady,  to  say  nothing  of  earlier,  and  still  poorer 
versifiers,  should  furnish  the  principal  songs  of  enlighten- 
ed and  cultivated  christian  congregations,  in  the  nineteenth 
century.  It  shows  us  how  far  the  human  mind  may  ad- 
vance in  some  things,  and  remain  stationary  in  others; — 
how  far  taste  maybe  refined,  and  the  entire  powers  of  im- 
mortal man  be  enkindled  and  entranced  by  the  produc- 


PREFACE.  XI 


tions  of  genius,  and  yet,  under  the  influence  of  certain  J 
associations,  be  delighted  with  ancient  dullness  and  bar-  j 
barism.  I 

The  practical  influence  of  all  this  upon  the  tone  and  | 
vigor  of  piety — upon  the  higher  feelings  of  devotion — upon  J 
those  purer  and  holier  emotions  of  the  christian's  heart,  * 
by  which  he  often  comes  near  to  heaven  and  enters  into  * 
intimate  converse  with  his  God  and  Saviour,  is  a  problem  *, 
of  deep  import  which  every  minister  at  the  altar  may  well  ' 
propose  to  himself,  and  endeavor,  as  far  as  practicable,  to  ♦ 
solve.  *  i 

Dr.  Watts  struck  out  a  path  for  himself,  and  has  been  * 
imitated  by  all  the  versifiers  of  David,  and  the  composers  i 
of  hymns,  since  his  day.  He  is  not  without  his  faults,  but  I 
his  best  productions  are  now  sung,  in  every  land,  and  * 
among  almost  all  denominations  of  christians,  where  the  J 
English  language  is  spoken,  and  probably  will  continue  ' 
to  be  through  the  millenium,  and  to  the  end  of  the  world.  | 
His  Psalms,  taken  as  a  whole,  are  superior  to  his  Hymns ;  \ 
and  in  relation  to  the  former  it  may  be  said,  that  Dr.  | 
Watts  has  drawn  sweeter  tones  from  the  harp  of  David,  | 
than  it  has  ever  given  to  the  church  of  God,  since  the 
hand  of  the  old  Hebrew  bard  swept  across  its  strings,  and 
enkindled  the  devotions  of  the  faithful :  With  regard  to 
some  of  his  Hymns,  and  a  large  number  too,  they  are  not 
inferior  to  his  best  versifications  of  the  Psalms. 

The  Hymns,  contained  in  this  collection,  have  been  se- 
lected from  the  productions  of  the  best  writers  of  this 
species  of  poetry,  in  our  language ;  and  such  alterations 
have  been  made  as  bring  them  into  a  proper  form  to  be 
used  in  the  worship  of  the  "Sanctuary."  In  preparing 
this  work,  we  have  used  the  most  approved  editions  of 
Hymns,  and  no  changes  have  been  made  unless  impera- 
tively called  for  by  the  rules  already  stated  and  defended. 
The  names  of  authors,  as  far  as  could  be  ascertained,  are 
given  in  the  Index,  and  it  is  not  necessary  to  refer  to  them 
here.  We  cannot,  however,  forbear  recording  a  sense  of 
our  deep  indebtedness  both  to  the  living  and  to  the  dead, 
for  those  excellent  labors  which  have  furnished  us  with 
the  materials  for  the  formation  of  this  volume,  which  we 
now  present  to  the  christian  public,  in  the  confident  hope 
that  it  may  increase  the  Knowledge  and  Piety  of  the 
Church,  and  promote,  among  the  friends  of  Zion,  the  love 
of  holy  song. 


New  York,  1853. 


SIGNS  FOR  EXPRESSION.               1 

1   VV' 

Pianissimo, 

•                                                 1 

Very  soft. 

1  ^• 

Piano, 

Soft. 

mp. 

Mezzo,  piano, 

Pvather  soft. 

m. 

Mezzo, 

Medium. 

mf. 

Mezzo,  forte. 

Kather  loud. 

/ 

Forte, 

Loud. 

#. 

Fortissimo, 

Very  loud. 

< 

Crescendo, 

Increasing  from  soft  to  loud. 

[    > 

Diminuendo, 

Diminishing  from  loud  to  soft. 

O 

Swell, 

Increasing  and  then  diminishing. 

1    '^*^ 

Inverted  swell. 

Diminishing  and  then  increasing. 

dol 

Dolce, 

Gentle,  smooth,  gliding. 

q^. 

Affetnoso, 

Tender,  affectionate. 

It 

Staccato, 

Short  and  distinct. 

Ten. 

Lentando, 

Becoming  slower  and  slower.        j 

Dash, 

Contradicts  former  marks. 

PSALMS, 


I     -i  PSALM  1,  First  Part,  L.  M, 

I      X  T/ie  Righteous  and  the   Wicked. 

i  1  TTAPPY  the  man,  whose  cautions  feot 

I  -tL  Shun  the  broad  way  that  sinners  go ; 

I  Who  hates  the  place  where  atheists  meet, 

{  And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 

I  2  He  loves  t'  employ  his  morning  light 

}  Among  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 

I  And  sj^ends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 

t  With  pleasure  pondering  o'er  the  word. 

I  >  3  He,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams, 

i  <  Shall  flourish  in  immortal  green ; 

{  m  And  heaven  will  shine,  with  kindest  beams, 

i  On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 

I  2?        4  But  sinners  find  their  counsels  crossed ; 

J  <  As  chaff  before  the  tempest  flies, 

i  So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost, 

I  When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 

I     1  PSALM  1,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

\      JL  The  Prospects  of  the  Saint  and  the  Sinner 

I  1  THRICE  happy  he,  who  shuns  the  way 

I  J-   That  leads  ungodly  men  astray ; 

Who  fears  to  stand  where  sinners  meet, 
Nor  with  the  scorner  takes  his  seat. 

2  The  law  of  God  is  his  delight ; 

That  cloud  by  day,  that  fire  by  night, 

Shall  be  his  comfort  in  distress. 

And  guide  him  through  life's  wilderness. 

8  His  works  shall  prosper ;  he  shall  be 
A  fruitful,  fair,  unwithering  tree, 
That,  planted  where  the  river  flows, 
Nor  drought,  nor  frost,  nor  mildew  knows. 


14  PSALM  I.  J 

. J 

y       4  N"ot  so  the  wicked ;  they  are  cast  | 

Like  chaff  upon  the  whirlwind's  blast;  } 

mf         In  judgment  they  shall  quake  for  dread,  * 

>  Nor  with  the  righteous  lift  their  head.  *, 

1  PSALM  1,  C.  M  i 

X  The  End  of  the  Righteous  and  the  Wicked.  * 

*  1  "DLEST  is  the  man,  who  shuns  the  place  j 

♦  X)  Where  sinners  love  to  meet ;  | 

♦  "Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways,  ♦ 
J                     And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat :  | 

J  2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord  * 

J  Has  placed  his  chief  delight ;  \ 

*  By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word,  i 
J  And  meditates  by  night.  \ 

*  3  He,  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind  i 
J                      By  living  waters  set,  ♦ 

♦  mf         Safe  from  the  storms  and  blasting  wind,  | 
J    >              Enjoys  a  peaceful  state. 

i  mf     4  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair, 
{  Shall  liis  profession  shine ; 

'  While  fruits  of  holiness  appear, 

J  Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

1   p        5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust ; 
I  What  vain  designs  they  form ! 

i<  Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dust, 

Or  chaff,  before  the  storm. 
*  6  Sinners,  in  judgment,  shall  not  stand 

J  Among  the  sons  of  grace. 

When  Christ,  the  judge,  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 

1  PSALM  1,  S.  M. 

JL  The  Saint  happijy  the  Sinner  miserable. 

1  THE  man  is  ever  blest, 
J-  Who  shuns  the  sinners'  ways  ; 
Among  their  councils  never  stands, 

Kor  takes  the  scorner's  place  : 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and  delight, 

Amid  the  labors  of  the  day. 
And  watches  of  the  nia-ht. 


PSALM  II.  15    " 


<  3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root ; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live ; 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

IJ        4  Not  so  th'  ungodl}«race  ; 

They  no  such  blessings  find ; 

<  Their  hopes  shall  flee,  like  empty  chaff 

Before  the  driving  wind. 

aff     5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment-seat, 
mf         Where  all  the  saints,  at  Christ's  right  hand. 

In  full  assembly  meet  ? 


PSALM  2,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Christ  exalted  and  his  Enemies  warned. 


2 

aff  1  "l/VHY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 
•  >       The  Lord's  anointed  Son  ? 
Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away, 
And  tread  his  gospel  down  ? 

mf  2  The  Lord,  who  sits  above  the  skies, 

J  Derides  their  rage  below ; 

i    <  He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 

\  And  strikes  their  spirits  through  : — 

\  3  "  I  call  him  my  beloved  Son, 

#  And  raise  him  from  the  dead ; 

\  I  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 

\  And  wide  his  kingdom  spread." 

t    nip  4  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth ! 

\  Obey  th'  anointed  Lord ; 

\    mf  Adore  the  king  of  heavenly  birth, 

I  And  tremble  at  his  word. 

I    mp  5  With  humble  love  address  his  throne, 

I    mf  For,  if  he  frown,  ye  die ; 

I    m  Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone, 

I  Who  on  his  grace  rely. 

2  PSALM  2,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 
Prayer  for  the  Kingdom  of  Christ. 

\    ^ff  1  "pATHER !  is  not  thy  promise  pledged 

\    <  -T     To  thine  exalted  Son, 

I  That,  through  the  nations  of  the  earth, 

\  Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? — 


16  PSALM  II. 


—      2  "  Ask,  and  I  give  the  heathen  lands 
For  thine  inheritance, 
And,  to  the  world's  remotest  shores, 

<  Thine  empire  shall  advance." 

aff     3  Hast  thou  not  said*  the  blinded  Jews 
Shall  their  Redeemer  own, 

<  AVhile  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd, 
>  And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

mf     4  Are  not  aU  kingdoms,  tribes  and  tongues, 
Beneath  th'  expanse  of  heaven. 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
With  all  their  millions  given  ? 

f        5  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Then  be  his  name  adored ; 
The  world,  through  all  its  nations,  about 
ff  Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 


Q  PSALM  2,  First  Part,  S.  M. 

^  Christ  dying  and  rising. 

1  MAKER  and  sovereign  Lord 

-l"     Of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas! 
Thy  providence  confirms  thy  word, 
And  answers  thy  decrees. 

2  The  things,  so  long  foretold 

By  David,  are  fulfilled, 
"When  Jews  and  Gentiles  join  to  slay 
>  Jesus,  thy  holy  child. 

mf     3  "Why  did  the  Gentiles  rage. 

And  Jews,  with  one  accord. 
Bend  all  their  counsels  to  destroy 
p  Th'  Anointed  of  the  Lord  ? 

m       4  Rulers  and  kings  agree 

To  form  a  vain  design  ; 
mf         Against  the  Lord  their  powers  unite, 

Against  his  Christ  they  join. 

/       5  The  Lord  derides  their  rage. 

And  wiU  support  his  throne  ; 
He,  who  hath  raised  him  from  the  dead, 
Hath  owned  him  for  his  Son. 


PSALMS  II,  III.  17 

:    Q  PSALM  2,  Second  Part,  S.  M. 

/W  Christ  ascending'  and  reigning, 

mf     1  THE  Lord  ascends  on  high, 

J-     And  asks  to  rule  the  earth ; 
The  merit  of  his  blood  he  j^leads, 
And  pleads  his  heavenly  birth. 

2  He  asks — and  God  bestows 
A  large  inheritance ; 
/  Far  as  the  world's  remotest  ends, 

His  kingdom  shall  advance. 

mf     8  The  nations  that  rebel 

Must  feel  his  iron  rod ; 
f  He  '11  vindicate  those  honors  well, 

Which  he  received  fi*om  God. 

m'p     4  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  !  now. 

And  worship  at  his  throne ; 
<>        With  trembling  joy,  ye  people!  bow 
/  To  God's  exalted  Son. 

<  5  If  once  his  wrath  arise. 

Ye  perish  on  the  place : 
Then  blessed  is  the  soul  that  flies 
For  refuge  to  his  grace. 

q  PSALM  3,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

O  A  Morning  Psalm. 

off     1  A  LORD !  how  many  are  my  foes, 

V/  In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood ! 
My  peace  they  daily  discompose  ; 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 

2  Tired  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 

<  To  thee  I  raised  an  evening-cry ; 
Thou  heard'st  when  I  began  to  pray. 

And  thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

—  3  Supported  by  thy  heavenly  aid, 

\  I  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure ; 

j    mf  Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 

\    >  Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 

I  mf     4  But  God  sustained  me  aU  the  night ; 
j  Salvation  doth  to  God  belong : 

\  f  He  raised  my  head  to  see  the  Hght, 

i  And  make  his  praise  my  morning  song. 


18  PSALM  III. 


3  PSALM  3,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

Ood,  our  Defence. 

^ff     1  THE  tempter  to  my  soul  hath  said, — 

A     "  There  is  no  help  in  God  for  thee  :" 
Lord !  lift  thou  up  thy  servant's  head ; 
My  glory,  shield  and  solace  be. 

2  Thus  to  the  Lord  I  raised  my  cry, 
He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill ; 
/  At  his  command  the  waves  rolled  by ; 

>  He  beckoned, — and  the  winds  were  still. 

<  8  1  laid  me  down  and  slept; — I  woke ; 

Thou,  Lord !  my  spmt  didst  sustain ; 
Bright  from  the  east  the  morning  broke, — 
Thy  comforts  rose  on  me  again. 

4  I  will  not  fear,  though  armed  throngs 
Compass  my  steps  in  all  their  wrath ; 
Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs ; 

His  presence  guards  his  people's  path. 

q  PSALM  3,  First  Part,  C,  M. 

t)  Doubts  and  Fears  suppressed, 

of     1  MY  God !  how  many  are  my  fears ! 
iWL     How  fast  my  foes  increase ! 
Conspiring  my  eternal  death, 
They  break  my  present  peace. 

/       2  But  thou,  my  glory  and  my  strength, 
Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread ; 
Shalt  silence  all  my  threatening  guilt, 
And  raise  my  drooping  head. 

aff     3  1  cried,  and  from  his  holy  hiU 

He  bowed  a  listening  ear ; 
7nf         I  called  my  Father  and  my  God, 

>  And  he  subdued  my  fear. 

p        4  He  shed  soft  slumbers  on  mine  eyes, 

<  In  spite  of  all  my  foes ; 
I  woke,  and  wondered  at  the  grace 

That  guarded  my  repose. 

/       5  What  though  the  hosts  of  death  and  hell 
All  armed  against  me  stood  ? 
Terrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul ; 
My  refuge  is  my  God. 


PSALMS  III,  IV. 


3 


4 


PSALM  3,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

A  Morning  Song. 

1  T  ORD  of  my  life !  Oh  !  may  thy  praise 
-L'    Employ  my  noblest  powers, 
"Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 

And  tills  the  circling  hours. 

2  Preserved  by  thine  almighty  arm,  * 

I  passed  the  shades  of  night,  * 

Secure  and  safe  from  every  harm,  j 

And  see  returning  light.  j 

])        3  "While  many  spent  the  night  in  sighs,  5 

And  restless  pains  and  woes,  J 

In  gentle  sleep,  I  closed  my  eyes, —  \ 

In  undisturbed  repose.  * 

4  When  sleep,  death's  image,  o'er  me  spread,  * 

And  I  unconscious  lay,  \ 

Thy  w^atchful  care  was  round  my  bed,  | 

To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

mf     5  Oh !  let  the  same  almighty  care 
My  waking  hours  attend ; 
From  every  danger,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

dol     6  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days  ; 
<  And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 

With  gratitude  and  praise. 


PSALM  4,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

Ood,  our  Portion  and  Hope. 


])        1  A  GOD  of  grace  and  righteousness  \ 

V/  Hear  and  attend,  when  I  complain ; 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  in  distress. 
Bow  down  a  gracious  ear  again. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  divides  his  saints 
From  all  the  tribes  of  men  beside : 
He  hears  the  cry  of  penitents. 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  who  died. 

When  our  obedient  hands  have  done 
A  thousand  works  of  righteousness, 

We  put  our  trust  in  God  alone. 
And  glory  in  his  pard'ning  grace. 


i 


20  PSALM  ly. 


f       4:  Let  the  unthinking  many  say, — 
m  "  Who  will  bestow  some  earthly  good  \ 

<  But,  Lord !  thy  light  and  love  we  pray  \ 

Our  souls  desire  this  heavenly  food. 


4 


PSALM  4,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

Eveniiig  Song, 

f       1  nLORY  to  thee,  my  God  I  this  night, 
vT    For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 

mp         Keep  me,  Oh  !  keep  me,  King  of  kings ! 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

«^     2  Forgive  me,  Lord !  for  thy  dear  Son^ 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and  thee. 
My  soul,  this  night,  at  peace  may  be. 

771/     3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  di-ead 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 

X         Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 

Rise  glorious,  at  the  judgment-day. 

dol     4  Oh !  may  my  faith  on  thee  repose  ; 

May  gentle  sleep  my  eyelids  close, 
mf         That  shall  my  frame  more  vig'rous  maike, 

To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

m       5  Lord  I  let  my  soul  for  ever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  parental  care ; 

<  'T  is  heaven  on  earth,  ^t  is  heaven  above, 

To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love. 


PSALM  4,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

KveuiiiBr  Devotion. 


4 

mp     1 '  r  ORD  !  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray; 
-L'    I  am  for  ever  thine  ; 
I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

2  And,  while  I  rest  my  weary  head, 

From  cares  and  business  free, 

'T  is  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 

With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  evening-sacrifice  ; 
mf  And,  when  my  work  is  done, 

Great  God !  my  faith,  my  hope  relies 
m  Upon  thy  grace  alone. 


PSALMS  IV,  V.  21 


5 


4  Thus,  with  my  thoughts  composed  to  peace, 
I  '11  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep  ; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

j      A  PSALM  4,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

*     TP  Ood^  the  chief  Good. 

\  1  TN"  vain  the  erring  w^orld  inquire 

i  J-    For  some  substantial  good ; 

While  earth  confines  their  low  desire, 
They  live  on  airy  food. 

2  Illusive  dreams  of  happiness 

Their  eager  thoughts  employ ; 
They  wake,  convinced  their  boasted  bliss  * 

Was  visionary  joy. 

mf     3  Not  all  the  good  Avhich  earth  bestows 

Can  fill  th'  immortal  mind ; 
O         Its  highest  joys  have  mingled  woes, 

And  leave  a  sting  behind. 

/"      4  Begone,  3^e  gilded  vanities ; 
I  seek  the  only  good ; 
To  real  bliss  my  wishes  rise — 
The  favor  of  my  God. 

/        5  Immortal  joy  thy  smiles  impart ; 
Heaven  dawns  in  every  ray ; 
One  glimpse  of  thee  can  cheer  my  heart, 
And  turn  my  nig';\  to  day. 

6  Grant,  O  my  God !  this  om  request, — 
Oh !  be  thy  love  alone 
My  ample  portion ! — ^here  I  rest, 
For  heaven  is  in  the  boon. 


PSALM  5,  C.  M. 

ji  Morning  Invocation. 

/''      1    A  WAKE,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun 
^    Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart ! 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part. 
Who,  all  night  long,  unweai-ied  sing 
High  praises  to  th'  eternal  King. 


i  5 


5 


PSALM  V.  i 


3  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me,  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord !  when  I  Trom  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

/       4  Lord  1  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew ; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning:-dew ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  willy 
And  with  thyself  my  spu-it  fill. 


PSALM  5,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

For  the  Lord^s  Day  Morning. 


J  Jj    My  voice  ascending  high ; 

I  To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 

J  To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye; — 

*  <       2  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 
{  To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 

*  Presenting,  at  his  Father's  throne,, 
{  Our  songs  and  ow:  complaints. 

\    mp     Z  Thou  art  a  God,  hefore  whose  sight 

*  The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

1  Sinners  shall  ne'er  he  thy  delight, 

\  Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

t  mf     4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

{  To  taste  thy  mercies  the^e ; 

\  I  will  frequent  thy  holy  court, 

J  And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

aff     5  Oh  !  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet. 
In  ways  of  righteousness ; 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight. 
And  plain  before  my  face. 


PSALM  5,  Second  Part,  C. 

Morning  Devotion. 


\  1  OOOIST  as  the  morning-rays  appear, 

^^     I  '11  lift  mine  eyes  above  ; 
My  voice  shall  reach  thy  listening  ear, 
And  supplicate  thy  love. 

2  Within  thy  house  my  voice  shall  rise 
Before  thy  mercy-seat ; 
There  will  I  fix  my  steadfast  eyes. 
And  worship  at  thy  feet. 


-4 


PSALM  yi.  23  \ 


f       3  Thy  righteousness,  thy  strength  display,  J 

And  my  protection  be ;  \ 

mf         Teach  me  to  knoAv  that  only  way, 
Which  kads  to  heaven  and  thee. 


i  6 


j  r*                                 PSALM  6,  L.  M. 

i  O                              Temptation  in  Sickness  overcome, 

\  aff     IT  ORD  !  I  can  sutler  thy  rebukes, 

*  Jj     When  thou  with  kindness  dost  chastise,  * 

*  But  thy  fierce  wrath  I  cannot  bear  ;  % 

*  Oh  !  let  it  not  against  me  rise.  \ 
}  2  Pity  my  languishing  estate,  \ 
\  And"^ease  tlie  sorrows  that  I  feel ;  \ 
\  The  wounds  thy  heavy  hand  hath  made,  \ 
*t  Oh !  let  thy  gentler  touches  heal,  J 
\  3  See  how  in  sighs  I  pass  my  days,  J 
\  And  waste  in  groans  the  weary  night !               \ 

*  My  bed  is  watered  with  my  tears ;  \ 
\  My  grief  consumes,  and  dims  my  sight.  | 
I  4  Look,  how  the  powers  of  nature  mourn !  J 
I  How  long,  almighty  God !  how  long?  J 
J  <  When  shall  thine  hour  of  grace  return  ?  1 
\  When  shall  I  make  thy  grace  my  song  ?             \ 

\  ^                                  PSALM  6,  CM. 

*  O  Prayer  under  Rebukes.                                                 \'. 

i  (iff     1  T^N"  mercy,  not  in  wrath,  rebuke                             ;; 

J  i     Thy  feeble  worm,  my  God !                               ;; 

I  My  spirit  dreads  thine  angry  look,                          \ 

J  And  trembles  at  thy  rod.                                      I 

{  2  Have  mercy,  Lord !  for  I  am  weak ;                        \ 

\  Regard  my  heavy  groans ;                                     ! 

*  Oh  !  let  thy  voice  of  comfort  speak,  | 
I  And  heal  my  broken  bones.                                 | 
J  3  Oh  !  come,  and  shoAV  thy  power  to  save, 
I  And  spare  my  fainting  breath  ; 
{  For  who  can  praise  thee  in  the  grave, 
\  Or  sing  thy  name  in  death  ? 

rSALM  6,  7s. 

Prayer  in  Affliction, 

\  p        1  pEITTLY,  gently,  lay  thy  rod 

j  vJ     On  my  sinful  head,  O  God ! 

I  <           Stay  thy  wrath,  in  mercy  stay, 

J  >           Lest  I  sink  beneath  its  sway. 

4-' 


PSALM  VII,  vni. 


2  Heal  me,  for  my  flesh  is  weak ; 
Heal  me,  for  thy  grace  I  seek ; 
This  my  only  plea  I  make, — 
Heal  me  for  thy  mercy^s  sake. 

J  >  3  Who,  within  the  silent  gi'ave, 

\  >           Shall  proclaim  thy  power  to  save  ? 

J  >           Lord  !  my  sinking  soul  reprieve  ; 

*  <  Speak,  and  I  shall  rise  and  live. 

J  "        4  Lo !  he  comes — he  heeds  my  plea ; 
J  Lo  !  he  comes — the  shadows  flee ; 

*  Glory  round  me  dawns  once  more ; 
J  ff  Kise,  my  spirit !  and  adore. 


I  7 


PSALM  7,  C.  M. 

Oocfs  Care  of  his  People  in  Perseciition. 

aff     1  MY  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  friend, 
-^'JL  My  hope  in  thee,  my  God ! 
Else,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  who  seek  my  hlood. 

2  If  I  have  e'er  provoked  them  first, 
Or  once  abused  my  foe ; 
Then  let  them  tread  my  life  to  dust, 
And  lay  mine  honor  low. 

8  If  there  were  malice  hid  in  me, — • 
I  know  thy  piercing  eyes, — 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee, 
Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 

/        4  Arise,  my  God !  lift  np  thy  hand, 
Their  pride  and  power  control ; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for  mv  soul. 


8 


PSALM  8,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Hosanna  of  the  Children, 

f       1    ALMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies! 

■^  Through  the  wide  earth  thy  name  is  spread. 
And  thine  eternal  glories  rise 

O'er  all  the  heavens  thy  hands  have  made. 

mf     3  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
A  monument  of  honor  raise  ; 
And  babes,  with  uninstructed  tongue. 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 


PSALM  vm.  25 


3  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 

To  bring  proud  rebels  to  the  ground ; 
To  still  the  bold  blasphemer's  rage, 
And  all  their  policies  confound. 

4  Children  amidst  thy  temple  throng, 

To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face ; 
The  son  of  David  is  their  song, 
/  And  young  hosannas  fill  the  place. 


8  PSALM  8,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

Christ''s  Condescension  and  Glorification. 

f       ^  C\  LORD,  our  Lord  !  in  power  divine, 
w  How  great  is  thy  illustrious  name  ! 
Through  all  the  earth  thy  glories  shine. 
Placed  high  above  the  heavenly  frame. 

mp     2  Do^vn  from  his  throne  thy  Son  descends, 
A  little  time  our  form  to  wear ; 
Beneath  th'  angelic  hosts  he  bends, 
aff  Our  suiferings  and  our  sins  to  bear. 

/        3  But,  lo  !  thy  power  exalts  him  high. 
In  glorious  dignity  enthroned : 
He  bears  our  nature  to  the  sky. 

O'er  all  thy  works  the  ruler  crowned. 

ff      4  Jesus,  our  Lord!  in  power  divine. 

How  great  is  thy  illustrious  name ! 
Through  all  the  earth  thy  glories  shine ; — 
Let  all  the  earth  resound  thy  fame. 


PSALM  8,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Creation  and  Redemption. 


8 

mf     1  A  LORD,  onr  Lord!  how  wondrous  great 
^  Is  thine  exalted  name ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 

2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high, 
The  moon  that  rules  the  night. 
And  stars  that  well  adorn  the  sky, 
Those  moving  worlds  of  hght ; — 

mp     3  Lord !  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 
Who  dwells  so  far  below. 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace, 
And  love  his  nature  so  ? — 


»^  "V^  %-^^^^^  ^%^^^^^^^^%  %  ^ 


26  PSALM  VIII. 


4  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 
To  take  a  mortal  form, 
Made  lower  than  his  angels  are, 
jj  To  save  a  dying  worm  ? 

m       5  Yet,  while  he  lived  on  earth  unknown, 
And  men  would  not  adore. 
Behold  obedient  nature  own 

<  His  Godhead,  and  his  power ! 

6  Let  him  be  crowned  with  majesty, 
>  Who  bowed  his  head  to  death ; 

<  And  be  his  honors  sounded  high. 

By  all  things  that  have  breath. 


PSALM  8,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

OoiVs  Condescension. 


8 

mf     1  A  LORD,  my  King !  how  excellent 
w  Thy  name  on  earth  is  known ! 
Thy  glory,  in  the  firmament, 
How  wonderfully  shown ! 

2  When  I  behold  the  heavens  on  high, — 
The  work  of  thy  right  hand, — 
The  moon  and  stars  amid  the  sky 
Thy  lights  in  every  land ; — 

mp     3  Lord !  what  is  man,  that  thou  shouldst  deign 
On  him  to  set  thy  love, 
Give  him  awhile  on  earth  to  reign, 
Then  fill  a  throne  above? 

/       4  0  Lord !  how  excellent  thy  name, 
How  manlfQld  thy  ways ! 
Let  time  thy  saving  truth  proclaim, — 
Eternity  thy  praise. 


PSALM  8,  S.  M. 

God's  Orace  to  Men. 


8 

mf     1  f\  LORD,  our  heavenly  Kingl 
yj  Thy  name  is  all  divine ; 
Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

2  When,  to  thy  works  on  high, 
I  raise  my  wondering  eyes. 
And  see  the  moon,  complete  in  Hght, 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies  ; — 


PSALMS  VIII,  IX.  27 

3  When  I  survey  tlie  stars, 

And  all  their  shining  forms, — 
^  Lord !  what  is  man,  that  worthless  thing, 

AMn  to  dust  and  worms  ? 

4  Lord !  what  is  worthless  man. 

That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so  ? 
mf       ■  Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  placed, 
And  Lord  of  all  below. 

5  How  rich  thy  bounties  are ! 

And  wondrous  are  thy  ways ! 
Of  dust  and  worms,  thy  power  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praise. 


8 


PSALM  8,  7s. 

The  Praises  of  Children. 

f        1  pLOKY  to  the  Father  give,— 

vT  God,  in  whom  we  move  and  live : 
mp  Children's  prayers  he  deigns  to  hear ; 
mf         Childi-en's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

f        2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, — 

Christ,  our  prophet,  priest  and  king! 

mp         Children !  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

/        3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Be  this  day  a  pentecost : 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire ; 
Touch  their  lips  with  holy  fire. 

4  Glory  in  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  gospel  from  above, 
For  the  word,  that  "  God  is  love." 


9 

/ 


^^. 


PSALM  9,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Wrath  and  Mercy  from  the  Judgment-Seat, 

1  TyiTH  my  whole  heart  I  '11  raise  my  song, 

'  '     Thy  wonders  I  '11  proclaim ; 
Thou  sovereign  judge  of  rigl^t  and  wrong 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shame. 

2  I  '11  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace ; 

My  God  prepares  his  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness, 
And  make  his  vengeance  known. 


28  PSALMS  IX,  X. 


m'p     3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 
For  all  who  are  oppressed, 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 
>  And  give  the  weary  rest. 

mf     4  The  men,  who  know  thy  name,  will  trust 
In  thine  abundant  grace ; 
For  thou  didst  ne'er  forsake  the  just, 
Who  humbly  sought  thy  face. 

/       5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 
"Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hiU ; 
Who  executes  his  threatening  word, 
And  doth  his  grace  fulfill. 


9 


mf     1 


PSALM  9,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Wisdom  and  Equity  of  Providence. 

WHEN"  the  great  Judge,  supreme  and  just. 
Shall  once  inquire  for  blood, 
p  The  humble  souls,  that  mourn  in  dust, 

<  Shall  find  a  faithful  God. 

p        2  He  from  the  fearful  gates  of  death 

<  Does  his  own  children  raise : 
On  Zion's  hiU,  with  tuneful  breath, 

They  sing  then-  Father's  praise. 

mp     3  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  broiaght, 
And  wait,  and  long  complain, 
Their  cries  shall  never  be  forgot, 
Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vain. 

/       4  Rise,  great  Redeemer !  from  thy  seat, 
>  To  judge  and  save  the  poor ; 

f  Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 

And  man  prevail  no  more. 

1  r\  PSALM  10,  L.  M. 

X  \J  Jehovah)  the  Avenger  of  the  Oppressed. 

f        1    TEHOYAH  reigns — your  tribute  bring; 
^   Proclaim  the  Lord,  th'  eternal  King : 
Crown  him,  ye  saints!  with  holy  joy. 
His  arm  shall  aU  your  foes  destroy. 

—      2  Thou,  Lord !  ere  yet  the  humble  mind 

Had  formed  to  prayer  the  wish  designed, 
Hast  heard  the  secret  sigh  arise, 

mf         While,  swift  to  aid,  thy  mercy  flies. 


PSALM  X.  29 


3  Thy  Spirit  shall  our  hearts  prepare ; 
Thine  ear  shall  listen  to  our  prayer : 
<  Thou  righteous  Judge !  thou  Power  divine ! 

>  On  thee  the  fatherless  recline. 

mf  4  The  Lord  shall  save  th'  afflicted  breast, 
His  arm  shall  vindicate  th'  oppressed, 

/  Earth's  mightiest  tyrant  feel  his  power, 

Nor  sin,  nor  Satan  grieve  them  more. 


10 


PSALM  iO,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Prayer  heard^  and  Saints  saved. 

«#     1  WHY  doth  the  Lord  stand  off  so  far  ? 
M    And  why  conceal  his  face. 
When  great  calamities  appear. 
And  times  of  deep  distress  ? 

I  2  Lord !  shall  the  wicked  still  deride 

I  Thy  justice  and  thy  power? 

!  Shall  they  advance  their  heads  in  pride, 

I  And  still  thy  saints  devour. 

!  /  3  Arise,  0  Lord!  lift  up' thy  hand; 

I  mp  Attend  our  humble  cry ; 

i  mf  No  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand, 

I  When  God  ascends  on  high. 

i    m       4  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray, 
J  And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear : 

\  Hearken  to  what  thy  children  say, 

And  put  the  world  in  fear. 


10 


PSALM  10,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Ood  of  the  Fatherless. 

1  TTE AE,  Lord !  the  song  of  praise  and  prayer 
-tl  In  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place. 

From  children,  made  the  public  care, 
And  taught  to  seek  thy  face. 

2  Thanks  for  thy  word,  and  for  thy  day ; 

And  grant  us,  we  implore, 

Never  to  waste,  in  sinful  play, 

Thy  holy  Sabbaths  more. 

3  Thanks  that  we  hear; — but  Oh!  impart, 

To  each,  desires  sincere. 
That  we  may  listen  with  our  heart, 
And  learn  as  well  as  hear. 

JT"^- 


30  PSALMS  XI,  XII. 

mf     4  Wisdom  and  bliss  thy  word  bestows — 
A  sun  which  ne'er  declines : 
Oh!  be  thy  mercy  showered  on  those, 
"Who  placed  us  where  it  shines. 


11 


PSALM  11,  L.  M. 

Ood^  the  Refuge  of  the  Saints. 

1  MY  refuge  is  the  God  of  love : 
iri  "Why  do  my  foes  insult,  and  cry — 
"  Fly,  like  a  tim'rous  trembhng  dove, 

To  distant  woods  or  mountains  %  ?" 

2  The  Lord  in  heaven  has  fixed  his  throne ; 
His  eye  surveys  the  world  below ; 

To  him  all  mortal  things  are  known ; 
His  eye-lids  search  our  spirits  through. 

8  If  he  afiiicts  his  saints  so  far, 

To  prove  their  love,  and  try  their  grace. 
What  may  the  bold  transgressors  fear  ? 
His  soul  abhors  their  wicked  ways. 

4  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  souls, 
Whose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sincere ; 
And,  with  a  gracious  eye,  beholds 
The  men  that  his  own  image  bear. 

PSALM  12.  C,  M. 

Prayer  in  Times  of  Wickedness. 

1  TTELP,  Lord !  for  men  of  virtue  fail, 
-tl  Religion  loses  ground ; 

The  sons  of  violence  prevail. 
And  treacheries  abound. 

2  Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break, 

Yet  act  the  flatterer's  part : 
With  fair  deceitful  lips  they  speak, 
And  with  a  double  heart. 

3  Lord !  when  iniquities  abound, 

And  impious  men  grow  bold. 
When  faith  is  rarely  to  be  found, 
And  love  is  waxing  cold, — 

mf     4  Is  not  thy  chariot  rolling  on  ? 

Hast  thou  not  given  this  sign  ? 
May  we  not  rest  and  live  upon 
A  promise  so  divine  ? 


12 


PSALM  XIII.  31 


/       5  "  Yes,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  now  will  I  rise, 
And  make  oppressors  flee ; 
I  will  appear  to  their  surprise, 
And  set  my  servants  free." 

mf     6  Like  silver  in  the  furnace  tried. 
Thy  word  shall  still  endure ; 
The  men,  that  in  thy  truth  confide, 
f  Shall  find  the  promise  sure. 


PSALM  13,  L.  M. 

Help  in  Ood  alone. 


13 

aff     1  TTOW  long,  O  Lord !  shall  I  complain, 
JLl  Like  one  that  seeks  his  God  in  vain  ? 
How  long  my  soul  thine  absence  mourn. 
And  still  despair  of  thy  return  ? 

2  How  long  shall  my  poor  troubled  breast 
Be,  with  these  anxious  thoughts,  oppressed ' 
If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  light, 
I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 

8  Hear,  Lord !  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 
Thy  mercy  now  shall  end  my  grief; 

<  For  I  have  trusted  in  tliy  grace. 
And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 

mf     4  Whate'er  my  fears  or  foes  suggest. 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 

<  My  heart  shall  feel  thy  love,  and  raise 
My  cheerful  voice  to  songs  of  praise. 


PSALM  13,  C.  M. 

Hope  in  Darkness. 


13 

aff     1  TTOW  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face, 
-11-  My  God !  how  long  delay  ? 
When  shall  I  feel  those  heavenly  rays, 
That  chase  my  fears  away  ? 

2  How  long  shall  my  poor  lab'ring  soul 
Wrestle,  and  toil,  in  vain  ? 
Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  control. 
And  ease  my  raging  pain. 

mf     3  Be  thou  my  sun,  and  thou  my  shield, 
My  soul  in  safety  keep ; 
Make  haste,  before  mine  eyes  are  sealed 
>  In  death's  eternal  sleep. 


32  PSALMS  XIII,  XIV. 

mf     4  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  grace, 
Whence  all  my  comforts  spring ; 

f  I  shall  employ  my  lips  in  praise. 

And  thy  salvation  sing. 

1  q  PSALM  13,  7s. 

X  O  Pleading  for  Mercy. 

aff     IT  OED  of  mercy,  just  and  kind ! 

-L'  Wilt  thou  ne'er  my  guilt  forgive  ? 
Never  shall  my  troubled  mind, 
In  thy  kind  remembrance,  live  ? 

2  Lord !  how  long  shall  Satan's  art 

Tempt  my  harassed  soul  to  sin, 

Triumph  o'er  my  humbled  heart, — 

Fears  without  and  guilt  within? 

3  Lord,  my  God !  thine  ear  incline, 

Bending  to  the  prayer  of  faith ; 
mf         Cheer  my  eyes  with  light  divine 
len  Lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death. 


14 


PSALM  14,  C.  M. 

All  J\len.  Sinners. 


"        1  "POOLS,  in  their  hearts,  believe  and  say, 
-T    That  all  religion 's  vain ; 
There  is  no  God  who  reigns  on  high. 
Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men. 

—      2  The  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne, 
Looked  down  on  things  below. 
To  find  the  man  who  sought  his  grace. 
Or  did  his  justice  know. 

3  By  nature,  all  are  gone  astray, 

Their  practice  all  the  same ; 
There 's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand. 
There 's  none  that  loves  his  name. 

4  Their  tongues  are  used  to  speak  deceit. 

Their  slanders  never  cease: 
<  How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet? 

m  Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace. 

5  Such  seeds  of  sin — that  bitter  root — 

In  every  heart  are  found ; 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
TiU  grace  refine  the  ground. 


-^*. 


PSALMS  XIV,  XV.  33 


14 


PSALM  14,  7s  and  6s. 

The  Salvation  of  Israel, 

iff      1  AH !  that  the  Lord's  salvation 
v/  Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal  his  ancient  nation, 

To  lead  his  outcasts  home. 
How  long  the  holy  city 
.  Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 

i  Return,  O  Lord !  in  pity ; 

I  Rebuild  her  walls  again. 

i  2  Let  fall  thy  rod  of  terror, 

I  Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 

i  Roll  back  the  veil  of  error, 
I  Release  the  fettered  heart ; 

i  Let  Israel,  home  returning, 
{  Their  lost  Messiah  see  ; 

{  Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 
i  And  bind  the  chm'ch  to  thee. 


PSALM  15,  L.  M. 

The  Citizen  of  Zion. 


15 

i  "         ^  "W^^  ^^^^^^  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 
\  ''    Great  God!  and  dwell  before  thy  face ? 

I  m  The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 

(  And  humbly  walks  with  God  below: 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clean ; 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  mean ; 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue ; 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbor  wi'ong. 

3  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face ; 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same 
That  he  would  hope,  or  wish,  from  them. 

4  Yet,  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone : 

mf         This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 

And  dwell  for  ever.  Lord !  with  thee. 

15 

^ff     1  WHO,  O  Lord !  when  life  is  o'er, 

» '    Shall  to  heaven's  blest  mansions  soar  ? 
Who,  an  ever- welcome  guest. 
In  thy  holy  place  shall  rest? 


PSALM  15,  7s. 

The  Heir  of  Heaven. 


34  PSALM  XVI. 


2  He,  whose  heart  thy  love  has  warmed ; 
He,  whose  will,  to  thine  conformed. 
Bids  his  life  unsullied  run ; 
He,  whose  words  and  thoughts  are  one ; 

mp     3  He,  who  shuns  the  sinner's  road. 
Loving  those  who  love  their  God ; 

7??/         "Who,  with  hope  and  faith  unfeigned, 
Treads  the  path  by  thee  ordained : — 

m       4  He,  who  trusts  in  Christ  alone, 

ITot  in  aught  himself  hath  done  : — • 

<  He,  great  God  !  shall  be  thy  care, 

And  thy  choicest  blessings  share. 


16 

/     1 


PSALM  16,  L.  M. 

Death  and  the  Resurrection. 


WHEN"  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong, 
His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop  ; 
Be  glad,  my  heart !  rejoice,  my  tongue  ! 

<  My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

aff     2  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head. 

Yet,  gracious  God !  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  for  ever  with  the  dead, 
JSTor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

<  3  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey. 

Shake  oft^  the  dust,  and  rise  on  high  ; 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  way, 
Up  to  thy  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow ; 
And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace, 
"Which  we  but  tasted  here  below. 

Spread  heavenly  joys  through  all  the  place. 

1  r*  PSALM  16,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

X.  \j  Support  and  Counsel  froin,  Ood. 

1  T  ET  heathens  to  their  idols  haste, 
-L^  And  worship  wood  or  stone  ; 
mf         But  my  delightful  lot  is  cast 

Where  the  true  God  is  known. 

m       2  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food, 
He  fills  my  daily  cup ; 
Much  am  I  pleased  with  present  good, 
mf  But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 


PSALMS  XVI,  XYII.  35 

3  God  is  my  portion  and  my  joy ; 
His  counsel*  are  my  lig]it; 
:    mp        He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day, 
And  gentle  hints  by  night. 

m       4  My  soul  would  all  her  thoughts  approve 

To  his  all-seeing  eye ; 
mf         Not  death,  nor  hell,  my  hope  shall  move. 

While  such  a  friend  is  nidh. 


16 


I 


PSALM  16,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Death  and  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

SET  the  Lord  before  my  face, 
He  bears  my  courage  up  ; 
My  heart  and  tongue  their  joys  express, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

J  mjy     2  "My  spirit,  Lord !  thou  wilt  not  leave 
J  Where  souls  departed  are  ; 

I  Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave, 

i  To  see  corruption  the^, 

*  m       3  "  Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 
I    <  And  raise  me  to  thy  throne ; 

*  Thy  courts  immortal  pleasure  give, 
J  Thy  presence  joys  unknown." 

*t  — "     4  Thus,  in  the  name  of  Christ,  the  Lord, 

J  The  holy  David  sung, 

*  And  Providence  fulfills  the  word 
J  Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 

J    mf     o  Jesus,  whom  every  saint  adores, 
J   p  Was  crucified  and  slain : 

f"  Behold !  the  tomb  its  prey  restores, 

Behold !  he  lives  again. 

/        6  When  shall  my  feet  arise,  and  stand 
On  heaven's  eternal  hills  ? 
There  sits  the  Son,  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  there  the  Father  smiles. 


17 


PSALM  17,  L.  M. 

Prospect  of  the  Righteous. 

mp     1  TITHAT  sinners  value  I  resign ; 

' '    Lord !  't  is  enough  that  thou  art  mine  ; 
<  I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face. 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 


36  PSALMS  XYII,  XYIII. 

mp     2  This  life's  a  dream — an  empty  show ; 
mf         But  the  bright  world,  to  which  I  go, 

Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  ; 
/  When  shall  I  wake,  and  find  me  there  ? 

"         3  Oh  !  glorious  hour ! — Oh  !  blest  abode  I 
mf         I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

])        4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
<  Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  : 

Then  burst  the  chains,  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviom-'s  image  rise. 


17 


PSALM  17,  S.  M. 

The  Prospects  of  the  Saint  and  Sinner. 

mf     1    A  KISE,  my  gracious  God! 

-^  And  make  the  wicked  flee  ; 

They  are  but  thy  chastising  rod 

To  drive  th^  saints  to  thee. 

>       2  Behold !  the  sinner  dies, — 
m  His  haughty  words  are  vain  ; 

Here,  in  this  life,  his  pleasure  lies, 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 

3  Then  let  his  pride  advance. 

And  boast  of  all  his  store  ; 
mf         The  Lord  is  my  inheritance. 
My  soul  can  wish  no  more. 

4  I  shall  behold  the  face 
/  Of  my  forgiving  God  ; 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness, 
Washed  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

5  There 's  a  new  heaven  begun. 

When  I  awake  from  death, — 
Dressed  in  the  hkeness  of  thy  Son, — 
And  draw  immortal  breath. 

1  Q  PSALM  18,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

X  O  Deliverance  from  Despair. 

mf     1  THEE  will  I  love,  O  Lord  !  my  streno-th, 
f  X  My  rock,  my  tower,  my  high  defence  ; 

Thy  mighty  arm  shall  be  my  trust. 
For  I  have  found  salvation  thence. 


PSALM  XVIII.  37 


'p        2  Death,  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Stood  round  me  with  their  dismal  shade ; 
<  While  floods  of  high  temptation  rose, 

>  And  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid. 

affZl  saw  the  opening  gates  of  hell, 

With  endless  pains  and  sorrows  there, — 
Which  none,  but  they  that  feel,  can  tell, — 
While  I  was  hurried  to  despair. 

■i  In  my  distress,  I  called  my  God, 

When  I  could  scarce  believe  him  mine ; 
He  bowed  his  ear  to  my  complaint ; 
mj"  Then  did  his  grace  appear  divine. 

/        5  My  song  for  ever  shall  record 

That  terrible,  that  joyful  hour; 
And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord, 
Due  to  his  mercy  and  his  power. 

-j  Q  PSALM  18,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

±.  O  The  Reward  of  Sincerity. 

m       1  T  ORD !  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere, 
-L^  Hast  made  thy  truth  and  love  appear ; 

Before  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws. 

And  thou  hast  owned  my  righteous  cause. 

mp     2  What  sore  temptations  broke  my  rest ! 

AVhat  wars  and  strugglings  in  my  breast ! 

—  But,  through  thy  grace  that  reigns  within, 
I  guard  against  my  darling  sin. 

3  The  sin  that  close  besets  me  still. 

That  works  and  strives  against  my  wiU, — 

>  When  shall  thy  Spirit's  sovereign  power 

>  Destroy  it,  that  it  rise  no  more  ? 

—  4  With  an  impartial  hand,  the  Lord 

Deals  out  to  mortals  their  reward : 
The  kind  and  faithful  souls  shall  find 


1  o>  PSALM  18,  Third  Part,  L.  M. 

X  O  Rejoicing  in  Ood, 

'^\f'    1    JUST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word, 
^   Great  Bock  of  my  secure  abode ! 
Who  is  a  God  beside  the  Lord  ? 
Or  where  's  a  refuge  like  our  God? 


38  PSALM  XVIII. 


/"      2  'T  is  lie  that  girds  me  Avith  his  might, 
Gives  me  bis  holy  sword  to  wield  ; 
And,  while  with  sin  and  hell  I  fight, 
Spreads  his  salvation  for  my  shield. 

ff"     3  He  lives,  and  blessed  be  my  Rock, 
The  God  of  my  salvation  lives  : 
The  dark  designs  of  hell  are  broke : 
'p  Sweet  is  the  peace  my  Father  gives. 


18 


PSALM  18,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Victory  over  temporal  Enemies. 

<  1  TO"E  love  thee,  Lord !  and  we  adore : 

I Y    Now  is  thine  arm  revealed ; 
Thou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  tower, 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 

2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  Rock, 
And  find  a  sure  defence ; 
His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke. 
And  draw  salvation  thence. 

"         3  When  God,  our  leader,  shines  in  arms, 
AVhat  mortal  heart  can  bear 

f"         The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms, — 
The  lightning  of  his  spear  ? 

4:  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind ; 
And  angels  in  array. 
In  millions,  wait  to  know  his  mind. 
And  swift  as  fiames  obey. 

<  5  He  speaks — and,  at  his  fierce  rebuke, 

Whole  armies  are  dismayed  ; 
His  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  look, 
Strike  all  their  courage  dead. 

m       6  Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  blessed. 
For  his  own  children's  sake  ; 
The  powers,  that  give  his  people  rest, 
Shall  of  his  care  partake. 

1  Q  PSALM  18,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

X.  O  Jehovah  coming  to  reign. 

f        1  THE  Lord  descended  from  above, 

JL  And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high, 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 


.^ 


•^-*^*-v*» 


PSALMS  XVIII,  XIX.  39 


I  2  On  cherubim  and  seraphim, 

i  Full  royally  he  rode, 

t  And,  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds, 

*  Came  flying  all  abroad. 

len  3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 

>  Their  fury  to  restrain ; 

/  And  he,  as  sovereign  Lord' and  King, 
For  evermore  shall  reign. 


PSALM  18,  8s  and  7s. 

Christ  triumphant. 


18 

/'      1  TO!  the  Lord  Jehovah  liveth ; 

J^  He 's  my  rock,  I  bless  his  name ; 
He,  my  God,  salvation  givetli ; 
All  ye  lands !  exalt  his  fame. 

2  God,  Messiah's  cause  maintaining. 

Shall  his  righteous  throne  extend ; 
O'er  the  world  the  Saviour  reigning, 
Earth  shall  at  his  footstool  bend. 

3  O'er  his  enemies  exalted. 

Great  Redeemer  ! — see  him  rise ; 
Though  by  powers  of  hell  assaulted, 
God  exalts  him  to  the  skies. 

ff"     4  Jesus !  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 
There  for  ever  to  abide ; 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 


PSALM  19,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

JVature  and  Revelation. 


19 

f       1  'pHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory.  Lord ! 
J-   In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But,  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
A\'e  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light. 

And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess ; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  thy  justice,  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise. 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand : 
So,  when  thy  truth  began  its  race. 
It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 


40  PSALM  XIX. 


4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run, 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  righteousness !  arise  ; 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light ; 
m  Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise, 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

mf     6  Thy  noblest  wondei*s  here  we  view. 

In  souls  renewed,  and  sins  forgiven : 

aff         Lord !  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew. 

And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

-|  Q  PSALM  19,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

JL  *J  The  Language  of  the  Heavens. 

mf     1  THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
J-  With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame. 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land, 
The  Avork  of  an  almighty  hand. 

mp    Z  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 

The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Eepeats  the  story  of  her  birth : — 

m       4  "While  aU  the  stare  that  round  her  bum, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 

mf         Confirm  the  tidings,  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

>       5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 

Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball  ? 
What  though  no  real  voice,  nor  sound, 
Amid  theii*  radiant  whs,  is  found  I — 

<       6  In  reason^s  ear  they  aU  rejoice, 
f  And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice ; 

For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine, — 
"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.'^ 


PSALM  XIX.  41 


19 


PSALM  19,  L.  M.,  6  Lines. 

Starry  Heavens. 

m       1  THY  glory,  Lord  \  the  heavens  declare, 
J-   The  firmament  displays  thy  skill ; 
The  changing  clouds,  the  viewless  air, 
Tempest  and  calm,  thy  word  fulfill ; 
Day  unto  day  doth  utter  speech. 
And  night  to  night  thy  knowledge  teach. 
p        2  Though  voice  nor  sound  inform  the  ear, 
m  Well-known  the  language  of  their  song, 

When,  one  by  one,  the  stars  appear, 
p  Led  by  the  silent  moon  along, — 

mf         Till  round  the  earth,  from  all  the  sky, 
Thy  beauty  beams  on  every  eye. 

3  Waked  by  thy  touch,  the  morning  sun 

Comes  like  a  bridegroom  from  his  bower, 
f  And,  like  a  giant,  glad  to  run 

His  bright  career  with  speed  and  power, — 
Thy  flaming  messenger,  to  dart 
Life  through  the  depth  of  nature's  heart. 

4  While  these  transporting  visions  shine, 
—  Along  the  path  of  providence, 

/  Glory  eternal,  joy  divine. 

Thy  word  reveals,  transcending  sense ; 
My  soul  thy  goodness  longs  to  see. 
Thy  love  to  man,  thy  love  to  me. 


19 


FSALU  19,  C.  M. 

Divine  Revelation. 

1  THY  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light! 
i-   Thy  testimonies  sure ; 

The  statutes  of  thy  realm  are  right, 
And  thy  commandments  pure. 

2  Holy,  inviolate  thy  fear. 

Enduring  as  thy  throne ; 
Thy  judgments,  chastening,  or  severe, 
Justice  and  truth  alone. 

3  Let  these,  O  God !  my  soul  convert, 

And  make  thy  servant  wise ; 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  my  heart. 

The  day-spring  to  mine  eyes. 

4  By  these,  may  I  be  warned  betimes ; 

Who  knows  the  guile  within? 


42  PSALM  XIX. 


Lord  I  save  me  from  presumptuous  mmes^ 
Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 

5  So  may  the  words  my  lips  express, 
The  thoughts  that  throng  my  mind, 
O  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness  I 
With  thee  acceptance  find. 


PSALM  19,  First  Part,  S.  M. 

The  Books  of  JVature  and  Scripture, 


19 

/       1  ]>EHOLD!  thebftysky 

-^  Declares  its  maker,  God ; 
And  all  his  starry  works,  on  high. 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

m       2  The  darkness  and  the  Tght 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same ; 
"While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  every  different  land. 

Their  general  voice  is  known ; 
They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

/       4  Ye  Christian  lands!  rejoice; 
Here  he  reveals  his  word ; 
We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice, 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

m       5  His  laws  are  Just  and  pure, 
His  trutn  without  deceit ; 
His  promises  for  ever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 

/        6  While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King! 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

-t  Q  PSALM  19,  Second  Part,  S.  M. 

X  U  The  Gospel  ;  for  the  Sabbath. 

f       1  TOEHOLD!  the  morning-sun 
-1-^  Begins  his  glorious  way ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light; 


PSALM  XIX.  43 


It  caUs  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight 

mp     3  How  perfect  is  thy  word ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just ! 
mf         For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord ! 

And  men  securely  trust. 

aff     4  My  gracious  God !  how  plain 
Are  thy  directions  given ! 
Oh !  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 


PSALM  19,  Third  Part,  S.  M. 

Prayer  and  Praise. 


19 

aff     1  T  HEAE  thy  word  with  love, 
J-  And  I  would  fain  obey ; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

2  Oh!  who  can  ever  find 
The  errors  of  his  ways  ? 
Yet,  with  a  bold  presumptuous  mind, 
I  would  not  dare  transgress. 

8  Warn  me  of  every  sin. 

Forgive  my  secret  faults, 
And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine. 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 

/        4  While,  with  my  heart  and  tongue, 
I  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 
Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God ! 


19 


^I 


PSALM  19,  L.  P.  M. 

The  Excellency  of  the  Scriptures. 

LOVE  the  volumes  of  thy  word ; 
What  light  and  joy  these  leaves  afibrd, 

>  To  souls  benighted  and  distressed  1 
m           Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way, 

Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 

>  Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

m       2  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law, 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw  : 
These  are  my  study  and  delight: 


44  PSALM  XX. 


Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold,  that  hath  the  furnace  passed. 
Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 
mf     8  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes, 

And  warn  me  where  my  danger  Res  ; 
m'p  But 't  is  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord ! 

That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean. 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 
And  gives  a  free,  but  large,  reward. 
aff     4  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
My  God !  forgive  my  secret  faults. 
And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain  : 
mf        Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise. 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace. 
And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 

on  PSALM  20,  L.  M. 

/4aJ  Ood^  our  Defence. 

mp     1  \rOW  may  the  God  of  power  and  gi'ace 

-i-'   Attend  his  people's  humble  cry ! 
mf        Jehovah  hears  Avhen  Israel  prays. 

And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high, 
m       2  "Well  he  remembers  all  our  sighs. 

His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts ; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 
p  Of  humble  groans,  and  broken  hearts. 

3  Now  save  us,  Lord !  from  slavish  fear, 
<  Now  let  our  hopes  be  firm  and  strong. 

Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 
/  And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 


PSALM  20,  C.  HL 

Trust  in  God. 


20 

mp     1  THE  Lord  unto  thy  prayer  attend, 

A  In  trouble's  darksome  hour ; 
mf        The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defend, 

And  shield  thee  by  his  power. 
/        2  In  thy  salvation  we  '11  rejoice, 

And  triumph  in  the  Lord ; 
m  For,  when  in  prayer  he  hears  thy  voice. 

He  will  relief  atford. 
"        3  In  chariots,  and  on  horses,  some 

For  aid  and  shelter  flee ; 


21 


PSALMS  XXI,  xxn.  45 

m  But  in  thy  name,  0  Lord !  we  come. 

And  will  remember  thee. 

4  0  Lord !  to  us  salvation  bring ; 
Tn  thee  alone  we  trust; 
Hear  us,  0  God,  our  heavenly  King ! 
Thou  refsge  of  the  just ! 

PSALM  21,  C.  M. 

Ood,  acknoid edged  in  national  Blessings. 

f        1  TN  thee,  great  God  !  with  songs  of  praise, 
J-  Our  favored  realms  rejoice  ; 
And,  blest  with  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

aff     2  In  deep  distress,  our  injm-ed  land 

Implored  thy  power  to  save ; 
<  For  life  we  prayed ; — thy  bounteous  hand 

The  timely  blessing  gave. 

m       3  On  thee,  in  want,  in  Avoe,  or  pain, 
Our  hearts  alone  rely  ; 
Our  rights  thy  mercy  will  maintain, 
And  all  our  Avants  supply. 

mf     4  Thus,  Lord !  thy  wondrous  power  declare, 
And  still  exalt  thy  fame  ; 
While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare. 
For  thine  almighty  name. 

PSALM  22,  L.  M. 

ChrisVs  Sufferings  and  Exaltation. 

aff     1  \rOW  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
-^ '    The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord ; 
When  he  complained,  in  tears  and  blood, 
As  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

2  The  Jews  beheld  him  thus  forlorn. 
And  shook  their  heads  and  laughed  in  scorn ; — 
mf         "  He  rescued  others  from  the  grave  ; 
Now  let  him  try  himself  to  save." 

aff     3  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide. 
And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  died. 

But  God,  his  Father,  heard  his  cry ; 
Raised  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high ; 


22 


46  PSALMS  XXII,  XXIIL 

The  nations  learn  Ms  righteousness, 
—  And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 


PSALM  22,  C.  M. 

Christ''s  Sufferings  and  Victories. 


22 

aff     1  "  \[0W,  in  the  hour  of  deep  distress, 
l^   My  God !  support  thy  Son, 
When  horrors  dark  my  soul  oppress. 
Oh!  leave  me  not  alone  !" 

2  Thus  did  our  suftering  Saviour  pray. 
With  mighty  cries  and  tears ; 
God  heard  him,  in  that  dreadful  day. 
And  chased  away  his  fears. 

/        3  Great  was  the  vict'ry  of  his  death, 
His  throne  's  exalted  high  ; 
And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
O  Shall  worship, — or  shall  die. 

p        4  The  meek  and  humble  soul  shall  see 

His  table  richly  spread ; 
<  And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be. 

With  joys  immortal,  fed. 

mf     5  The  isles  shall  know  the  righteousness 

Of  our  incarnate  God ; 
/  And  nations,  yet  unborn,  possess 

Salvation  in  his  blood. 

QQ  PSALM23,  L.  M. 

/^  tj  Ood,  our  Shepherd. 

1  MY  shepherd  is  the  hving  Lord ; 

lU.  l^ow  shall  my  wants  be  well  supplied : 
His  providence  and  holy  word 
Become  my  safety,  and  my  guide. 

2  In  pastures  where  salvation  grows, 

He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest ; 
dol         There  living  water  gently  flows, 

And  all  the  food  's  divinely  blest. 

—      3  My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake ; 
But  he  restores  my  soul  to  peace. 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake. 
In  the  fair  paths  of  righteousness. 

inp     4  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale, 
Where  death  and  all  its  terrors  are, 


^ — 


PSALM  xxm.  47 


mf        My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail, 

For  God,  my  shepherd,  's  with  me  there. 

5  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 
\  Attend  his  household,  all  their  days  ; 

j  There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word, 

J    <  To  seek  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise. 

!    oq  PSALM  23,  L.  M.,  6  Lines. 

*  /^O  Jehovah^  the  Shepherd  of  his  People. 

\  dol     1  THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
\  J-   And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 

I  His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 

*  And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  e}- e ; 
{                 My  noon-day  walks  he  will  attend, 

I  And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

i  2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 

<  Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 

J  To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads, 

I  My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads ; 

I  j)p          Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 

I  Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

**    m       3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
j  Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 

J  Thy  presence  shall  my  pains  beguile ; 

\  The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

mf         With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

m       4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
AVith  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 

mf         My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 

For  thou,  O  Lord !  art  with  me  stiU ; 

on  Thy  friendly  rod  shall  give  me  aid, 

And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 


23 


dol     1 


PSALM  23,  First  Part,  C.  M, 

The  watchful  Shepherd, 

MY  shepherd  will  supply  my  need, 
Jehovah  is  his  name ; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed, 
Beside  the  living  stream. 

He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back, 
When  I  forsake  his  ways ; 


^-' 


48  PSALM  XXIII. 

And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

>       3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  death, 
m  Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 

A  word  of  thy  supporting  breath 
mf  Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

4  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 
Attend  me,  aU  my  days ; 
Oh !  may  thy  house  be  mine  abode, 
<  And  all  my  work  be  praise. 

m       5  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest, — 
While  others  go  and  come, — 
IsTo  more  a  stranger  or  a  guest, 
But  like  a  child  at  home. 


23 

r 


PSALM  23,  Second  Part,  C.  M, 

Q-ratitu'le  and  Hope. 

MY  soul !  triumphant  in  the  Lord, 
-l-'A  Proclaim  thy  joys  abroad. 
And  march  with  holy  vigor  on, 
Supported  by  thy  God. 

m"     2  Through  every  winding  maze  of  life. 
His  hand  has  been  my  guide ; 
And,  in  his  long-experienced  care. 
My  heart  shall  still  confide. 

3  His  grace,  through  all  the  desert  flows. 

An  unexhausted  stream ; 
mf         That  grace,  on  Zion's  sacred  mount. 
Shall  be  my  endless  theme. 

4  Beyond  the  choicest  joys  of  time. 

Thy  courts  on  earth  I  love ; 
f  But  Oh !  I  burn  with  strong  desire 

To  view  thy  house  above. 

5  There,  joined  with  all  the  shining  band. 

My  soul  would  thee  adore ; — 
A  pillar  in  thy  temple  fixed. 
To  be  removed  no  more. 


23 


PSALM  23,  Fu'st  Part,  S.  M. 

The  good  Shepherd, 

1  THE  Lord  my  shepherd  is, 
J-  I  shall  be  well  supplied  : 


■<  >-**■« 


PSALM  XXIII.  49 


•  Since  h.e  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

dol     2  He  leads  me  to  the  place. 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 

if  And  full  salvation  Hows. 

m       3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

♦  He  doth  my  soul  reclaim ; 

I  And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 

».  For  his  most  holy  name. 

i4:  While  he  affords  his  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear  ; 
*  Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 

i     <  My  shepherd's  with  me  there. 

♦  m       5  Amid  surrounding  foes, 

\  Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
/  And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

^  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  foil' wing  days ; 

Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 


23 


PSALM  23,  Second  Part,  S.  M. 

The  Presence  of  Christ. 

1  TyniLE  my  Redeemer  's  near, 
'  T    My  shepherd,  and  my  guide, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear ; 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

dol     2  To  ever-fragrant  meads, 

Where  rich  abundance  grows, 

His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 

And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

aff     3  Dear  Shepherd !  if  I  stray. 

My  wandering  feet  restore ; 
And  guard  me  with  thy  watchful  eye, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


PSALM  23,  H.  M. 

The  faithful  Shepherd. 


23 

1  MY  Shepherd's  name  is  Love- 
mf         i"   Jehovah,  God  above  ; 


50  PSALM  XXIII. 


dol  Where  tender  herbage  grows, 

And  peaceful  water  Hows, 
He  gently  leads,  he  kindly  feeds, 
\    >  And  lulls  me  then  to  sweet  repose. 

\    m  2  If  e'er  I  heedless  stray, 

\                     He  shows  my  feet  the  way ;  | 

I                      Yea,  though  through  dreary  glades,  | 

\    >               I  walk  in  dismal  shades,  | 

\    Qiif         No  harm  I  fear,  for  thou  art  near,  \ 

Thy  faithful  staff  my  progress  aids.  \ 

3  "When  raging  foes  surround,  } 

My  comforts  still  abound ;  \ 

I  breathe  a  fragrant  air,  \ 

And  teed  on  sweetest  fare  :  l 

Thus  in  thy  fold,  when  worn  and  old,  | 

I  '11  dwell  secure  beneath  thy  care.  \ 

Q  q                             PSALM  23,  Us.  I 

A^^y                          The  Care  of  the  good  Shepherd.  J 

1  THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd,  no  want  shall  ],know ;  | 

J-   I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe-folded  I  rest ;  | 

>           He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  liow,  } 

mf             Restores  me  when  wandering,  redeems  when  | 

oppressed.  \ 

p        2  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death,  though  i 

I  stray,  i 

m               Since  thou  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear  ;  | 

Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staff"  be  my  stay  ;  \ 

No  harm  can  befall,  with  my  comforter  near.  | 

3  In  the  midst  of  affliction,  my  table  is  spread ;  \ 

With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth  ' 

o'er ;  j 

With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head ;  | 

Oh  !  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more?  } 

mf     4  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God  !  \ 

Still  follow  my  steps,  till  I  meet  thee  above ;  j 

I  seek — by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod,  \ 
Thi-ough  the  land  of  their  sojourn — thy  king- 
dom of  love. 


i 


23 

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dol 


PSALM  23,  7s. 

The  heavenhj  Shepherd, 


TO  thy  pastures,  fair  and  large. 
Heavenly  Shepherd !  lead  thy  charge ; 


PSALM  XXIV.  51 


And  my  couch,  with  tenderest  care, 
Midst  the  springing  grass  prepare. 

2  "When  I  faint  with  summer's  heat, 
Thou  shalt  guide  my  weary  feet, 
To  the  streams,  that,  still  and  slow, 
Through  the  verdant  meadows  flow. 
mf     3  Safe  the  dreary  vale  I  tread. 

By  the  shades  of  death  o'erspread  ; 
With  thy  rod  and  staff  supplied, 
This  my  guard — and  that  my  guide. 

4  Constant,  to  my  latest  end. 
Thou  my  footsteps  shalt  attend  ; 
And  shalt  bid  thy  hallowed  dome 
Yield  me  an  eternal  home. 


24 


PSALM  24,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

Saints  dwell  in  Heaven. 

m       1  THIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 

J-  And  men  and  worms,  and  beasts  and  birds  ; 
He  raised  the  building  on  the  seas. 
And  gave  it  for  their  dwelling-place. 

/        2  But  there  's  a  brighter  world  on  high, — 
Thy  palace.  Lord !  above  the  sky  : 
Who  shall  ascend  that  blest  abode. 
And  dwell  so  near  his  Maker,  God  ? 

mp      3  He,  who  abhors,  and  fears  to  sin. 

Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are  clean; 

mf         Him  shall  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  bless. 
And  clothe  his  soul  with  righteousness. 

m       4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race. 
Who  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face ; 

<  They  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight, 

f  And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 

^A  PSALM  24,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

/^^  Christ's  Ascension. 

f        1  "DEJOICE,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high! 
-C^  Behold  the  King  of  glory  nigh ! 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  ? — 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour,  's  he. 
2  Ye  heavenly  gates  !  your  leaves  display, 
To  make  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  way ; 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqueror  comes  with  God  to  dwell. 


PSALM  XXIV. 


24 

f" 


f 


3  Raised  from  the  dead,  he  goes  hefore, 
He  opens  heaven's  eternal  door, 
To  give  his  saints  a  blest  abode, 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  then-  God. 

PSALM  24,  Third  Part,  L.  M. 

C1irist''s  Olorification. 

1  AUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
v^  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  : 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 

Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : — 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 

Ye  everlasting  doors  !  give  way." 
8  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light. 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right ; 

Receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?" — 

The  Lord,  that  all  our  foes  o'ercame ; 
That  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew ; 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo  !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : — 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors !  give  way." 

6  "Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?" — 

The  Lord,  of  boundless  power  possessed ; 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too ; 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blessed. 

PSALM  24,  C.  M. 

The  Mode  of  Saints. 

1  THE  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's, 
J-   With  Adam's  numerous  race ; 
He  raised  its  arches  o'er  the  floods, 

And  built  it  on  the  seas. 

2  But  who,  among  the  sons  of  men, 

May  visit  thine  abode  ? 
He  that  has  hands  from  mischief  clean, 
Whose  heart  is  right  with  God. 

3  This  is  the  man  may  rise,  and  take 

The  blessings  of  his  grace ; 


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24 

mf 


m 


PSALM  XXIV.  63 


This  is  the  lot  of  those,  that  seek 
The  God  of  Jacob's  face. 

/      4  Now  let  our  souls'  immortal  powers 
To  meet  the  Lord  prepare, 
Lift  up  their  everlasting  doors ; 
The  King  of  glory  's  near. 

5  The  King  of  glory !  who  can  tell 
The  wonders  of  his  might  ? 
He  rules  the  nations ;  but  to  dwell 
With  saints  is  his  delight. 

24  PSALM  24,  H.  m, 

Christ  exalted  to  the  Throne. 

f      1  ri  OD  is  gone  up  on  high, 

vT  With  a  triumphant  noise  ; 
The  clarions  of  the  sky 
Proclaim  th'  angelic  joys : 

ff         Join,  all  on  earth !  rejoice  and  sing, 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

/      2  God  seen  in  flesh  below, 
For  us  he  reigns  above ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know 

The  Saviour's  conquering  love ; 
ff         Join  all  on  earth  !  rejoice  and  sing, 

Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 
f      3  All  power  to  our  great  Lord 
Is  by  the  Father  given ; 
By  angel-hosts  adored, 

He  reigns  supreme  in  heaven : 
ff         Join,  all  on  earth  !  rejoice  and  sing. 

Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 
/      4  High  on  his  holy  seat, 

He  bears  the  righteous  sway ; 
pm       His  foes  beneath  his  feet 
>  Shall  sink  and,  die  away ; 

ff        Join,  all  on  earth  !  rejoice  and  sing, 

Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

/      5  Then  all  the  earth,  renewed 

In  righteousness  divine. 

With  all  the  ho^^s  of  God, 

In  one  great  chorus  join : 

ff        Join,  all  on  earth !  rejoice  and  sing, 

Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

5* 


54  PSALMS  XXIV,  XXV. 


PSALM  24,  7s. 

Christ  and  the  Saints  in  Olory. 


24 

/"      1  "  WIE>E,  ye  heavenly  gates!  unfold, 

n    Closed  no  more  by  death  and  sin; 
Lo!  the  conquering  Lord  behold ! 
Let  the  King  of  glory  in." 
p"  Hark  !  th'  angelic  host  inquire, — 

"  Who  is  he,  th'  almighty  King?" 
Hark  again !  the  answering  choir 
<  Thus  in  strains  of  triumph  sing : — 

/       2  "  He,  whose  powerful  arm  alone 
On  his  foes  destruction  hurled ; 
He,  who  hath  the  victory  won. 

He,  who  saved  a  ruined  world ; 
He,  who  God's  pure  law  fulfilled, 

Jesus,  the  incarnate  Word ; 
He,  whose  truth  with  blood  was  sealed ; 
He  is  heaven's  all-glorious  Lord." 
mp     3  "  Who  shall  to  this  blest  abode 

Follow  in  the  Saviour's  train  ?" 

"  They,  who  in  his  cleansing  blood 

Wash  away  each  guilty  stain ; 

mf         They,  whose  daily  actions  prove 

Steadfast  faith,  and  holy  fear. 

Fervent  zeal,  and  grateful  love  ;— 

They  shall  dwell  for  ever  here." 


PSALM  25,  First  Part,  S.  M. 

Waiting  for  Pardon  and  Directioti. 


25 

mf     1  T  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
J-  My  trust  is  in  his  name ; 
Let  not  my  foes,  that  seek  my  blood, 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 
2  From  the  first  dawning  light 
Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 
For  thy  salvation.  Lord !  I  wait 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 
mp     3  Remember  aU  thy  grace, 

And  lead  me  in  thy  troth ; 
Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 
4  The  LOTd  is  just  and  kind ; 

The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways, 


PSALM  XXY.  55 


And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace. 

For  his  own  goodness'  sake 
He  saves  my  soul  from  shame ; 

He  pardons,  though  my  guilt  be  great, 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 


25 


PSALM  25,  Second  Part,  S.  M. 

Divine  Teaching. 

m       1  TI/"HERE  shall  the  man  be  found, 
n    That  fears  t'  offend  his  God, 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound. 
And  trembles  at  the  rod  ? 

2  The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 
The  secrets  of  his  heart. 

The  wonders  of  his  covenant  show, 
And  all  his  love  impart. 

3  The  dealings  of  his  hand 
Are  truth  and  mercy  still, 

With  such  as  to  his  covenant  stand, 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 

4  Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease, 
Before  their  Maker's  face ; 

<  Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promises, 

In  their  extensive  grace. 

Q  ;:  PSALM  25,  Third  Part,  S.  M. 

/^k)  Backsliding  and  Repentance. 

m       1  MINE  eyes  and  my  desire 
-"1  Are  ever  to  the  Lord ; 
I  love  to  plead  his  promises, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

off     2,  Turn,  turn  thee  to  my  soul, 
Bring  thy  salvation  near  ; 
"When  will  thy  hand  release  my  feet 
Out  of  the  deadly  snare  ? 

3  When  shall  the  sovereign  grace 
Of  my  forgiving  God 

Restore  me,  from  those  dangerous  ways, 
My  wandering  feet  have  trod? 

4  With  every  morning's  light, 
My  sorrow  new  begins ; 


56  PSALMS  XXV,  XXVI. 

Look  on  ray  anguish  and  my  pain, 
And  pardon  all  my  sins. 

5  Oh !  keep  my  soul  from  death, 
IsTor  put  my  hope  to  shame ; 
<  For  I  have  placed  my  only  trust 

In  my  Kedeemer's  name. 


25 


PSALM  25,  Fourth  Part,  S.  M. 

Pleading  for  Mercy, 

m       1  TO  God,  in  whom  I  trust, 

-L  I  lift  my  heart  and  voice ; 
Oh !  let  me  not  be  put  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  foes  rejoice. 

2  Thy  mercies  and  thy  love, 
O  Lord !  recall  to  mind ; 
And  graciously  continue  still, 
As  thou  wast  ever,  kind. 

aff     3  Let  all  my  youthful  crimes 
Be  blotted  out  by  thee ; 
<  And,  Oh  !  for  thy  great  goodness'  sake, 

>  In  mercy  think  on  me. 

m       4  His  mercy  and  his  truth 

The  righteous  Lord  displays, 
In  bringing  wandering  sinners  home, 
And  teaching  them  his  ways. 

PSALM  26,  L.  M. 

Self-Ejcamination. 

m       1    JUDGE  me,  O  Lord !  and  prove  my  ways, 
c/    And  try  my  reins,  and  try  my  heart ; 
My  faith  upon  thy  promise  stays, 
Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depart. 

2  Among  thy  saints  will  I  appear 

With  hands  well-washed  in  innocence ; 
But,  when  I  stand  before  thy  bar, 
The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 

mf     3  1  love  thy  habitation.  Lord ! 

The  temple  where  thine  honors  dwell ; 
There  shall  I  hear  thy  holy  word. 
And  there  thy  works  of  wonder  teU. 

m       4  Let  not  my  soul  be  joined,  at  last, 

With  men  of  treachery  and  blood ; 


26 


PSALM  XXVI.  57 


Since  I  my  days  on  earth  have  passed 
Among  the  saints,  and  near  my  God. 


26 


PSALM  26,  H.  M. 

Opening  a  Place  of  Worship, 


f       1  TN"  sweet  exalted  strains, 

i-  The  Kmg  of  glory  praise ; 
O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
He,  at  his  will,  the  world  controls, 
Sustains,  or  sinks,  the  distant  poles. 

2  To  earth  he  bends  his  throne — 

His  throne  of  grace  divine ; 
"Wide  is  his  bounty  known, 

And  wide  his  glories  shine  ; 
Fan-  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 
Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blest. 

3  Great  King  of  glory !  come. 

And,  with  thy  favor  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome — 

This  people  as  thine  own : 
mp         Beneath  this  roof,  Oh!  deign  to  show, 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

4  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 
>  Thy  people's  humble  cries, 

fm         And  grateful  praise  ascend. 
All-fragrant,  to  the  skies : 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound. 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around. 

5  Here  may  th'  attentive  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love ; 
f  And  converts  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above ; 
And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board, 
"With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 


PSALM  26,  7s. 
The  House  of  God. 


26 

aff     1  CEAROH  my  heart,  my  actions  prove, 
O  Try  my  thoughts,  as  they  arise ; 
For  thy  kindness  and  thy  love 
Ever  are  before  my  eyes. 


58  PSALM  XXVII. 


2  I  have  loved  the  hallowed  place, 

Where  thine  honor  doth  abide ; 
To  the  temple  of  thy  grace, 

Lord !  my  erring  footsteps  guide. 

3  Gather  not  my  soul  with  those, 

Who  their  deeds  of  blood  pursue ; 
Who,  thy  justice  to  oppose. 

Hold  the  tempting  bribe  to  view. 

4  Keep  my  soul  from  all  offence ; 

All  my  supplications  hear  ; 
As  I  walk  in  innocence. 

Let  me,  Lord !  thy  mercy  share. 


27 


PSALM  27,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Church,  our  Delight  and  Safety. 

f"      1  THE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
J-  And  my  salvation  too  ; 
God  is  my  strength, — nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

aff     2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires, — 
Oh !  grant  me  an  abode. 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, — 
The  temples  of  my  God. 

m       3  There  shall  I  oiFer  my  requests, 
And  see  thy  beauty  still ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love. 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

mp     4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 
There  may  his  children  hide ; 

mf         God  has  a  strong  pavihon,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

/       5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 
Above  my  foes  around ; 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 


PSALM  27,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Prayer  and  Hope. 


27 

mf     1  COON"  as  I  heard  my  Father  say,— 
O  "  Ye  children !  seek  my  grace," 
My  heart  replied  without  delay, — 
"  I  '11  seek  my  Father's  face," 


PSALM  XXVII.  59 


p  2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away  ; 

<  God  of  my  hfe  !  I  fly  to  thee, 

^    >  In  a  distressing  day. 

I    mp  3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

I    >  Leave  me  to  want,  or  die, 

*  m  My  God  Avould  make  my  life  his  care, 
j  And  all  my  need  supply. 

i    m}^  4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

{  Had  not  my  soul  believed, 

i  To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief; — 

i  Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 

*  ?;?/  5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints ! 
i  And  keep  your  courage  up ; 

I    f  He  '11  raise  your  spirit  Avheu  it  faints, 

*  And  far  exceed  your  hope. 


27 


IJ  A 


PSALM  27,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

Oo£s  Sanctuary^  a  Refuge. 

ANT  me  within  thy  courts  a  place, 
Among  thy  saints  a  seat ; 
\  For  ever  to  behold  thy  face, 

I  And  worship  at  thy  feet ; 

J  2  In  thy  pavihon  to  abide, 

*  When  storms  of  trouble  blow, 

*  And  in  thy  tabernacle  hide, 
J  Secure  from  every  foe. 

*t    off     3  Then  leave  me  not  when  griefs  assail, 
\  And  earthly  comforts  flee ; 

Ijp  When  father,  mother,  kindred  fail. 

My  God !  remember  me. 

/       4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  with  courage  wait, 
My  soul !  disdain  to  fear  ; 
The  righteous  Judge  is  at  the  gate, 
And  thy  redemption  near. 

iyri  PSALM  27,  7s. 

/^  /  God^  the  Orphaii's  Hope. 

aff     1  "IITHEN  my  cries  ascend  to  thee, 
' '    Hear,  Jehovah  !  from  afar  ; 
Let  thy  tender  mercies  be 
Still  propitious  to  my  prayer. 


^. 


k%«%'»'«'V«>«««* 


PSALMS  XXVII,  XXVIII. 


When  thou  badest  me  seek  thy  face, 

Quickly  did  my  heart  reply. 

Resting  on  thy  word  of  grace, — 

<  "  Thee  I  '11  seek,  O  Lord  most  high !" 

aff     2  Should  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
And  no  more  its  help  I  share, — 
Though  decayed  a  mother's  love. 
Though  withdrawn  a  father's  care, — 
mf         Then  Jehovah's  guardian  eye 

Shall  my  orphan  state  defend, 
ShaU  a  parent's  place  supply, — 
\  He,  my  guardian,  father,  friend. 


27 


PSALM  27,  78  and  6s. 

Confidence  in  QoCL 

f  1  p  OD  is  my  strong  salvation, 
vJ  What  foe  have  I  to  fear  ? 
In  darkness  and  temptation. 

My  light,  my  help  is  near  : 
Though  hosts  encamp  around  me, 

Firm  to  the  fight  I  stand ; 
"What  terror  can  confound  me, 

With  God  at  my  right  hand? 

2  Place  on  the  Lord  reliance. 

My  soul !  with  courage  wait ; 
His  truth  he  thine  affiance, 
p  When  faint  and  desolate  : 

f  His  might  th}^  heart  shall  strengthen, 

His  love  thy  joy  increase  ; 
Mercy  thy  days  shall  lengthen, 
>  The  Lord  will  give  thee  peace. 


28 


PSALM  28,  L.  M. 

Prayer  and  Deliverance  from  Temptation. 

(iff     1  TO  thee,  0  Lord !  I  raise  my  cries, 
■1-   My  fervent  prayer  in  meiTy  hear ; 
For  ruin  waits  my  trembling  soul, 
If  thou  refuse  a  gracious  ear. 

2  While  suppliant  toward  thy  holy  hill, 

I  lift  my  feeble  hands  to  pray. 

Afford  thy  grace,  nor  drive  me  stiU 

With  impious  hypocrites  away. 


PSALMS  XXVIII,  XXIX. 


/       3  For  ever  blessed  be  tbe  Lord, 

Whose  mercy  hears  my  mournful  voice  1 
My  heart,  that  trusted  in  his  vsrord, 
In  his  salvation  shall  rejoice. 
m.p     4  Let  every  saint,  in  sore  distress, 

By  faith  approach  his  Saviour  God ; 
Then  grant,  O  Lord !  thy  pard'ning  gi-ace, 
And  feed  thy  church  with  heavenly  food. 

OO  PSALM  28,  C.  M. 

/^O  Deliverance  from  evil  Companions. 

^{tf     1  THE  giddy  v^^orld,  with  flattering  tongue, 
J-   Had  charmed  my  soul  astray  ; 
And  lured  my  heedless  feet  to  death, 
Along  the  fllowery  way. 
2  For  me  they  dug  the  secret  pit, 
And  formed  the  hidden  snare ; 
Thoughtless,  I  followed  where  they  led, 
Xor  saw  destruction  near. 
8  My  heart,  with  agonizing  prayer, 
Besought  the  Lord  to  save ; 
Unseen,  he  seized  my  trembling  hand, 
And  brought  me  from  the  grave. 
mf     4  He  broke  the  charm  which  drew  my  feet 
To  darkness  and  the  dead ; 
From  lips  profane,  and  tongue  impure, 
miJ  AYith  trembling  steps  I  fled, 

mf     5  Homeward  I  flew  to  find  my  God, 

And  seek  his  face  divine  ; 
/  Eestored  to  peace,  to  hope,  to  life. 

To  Zion's  friends  and  mine. 
C  My  lips  thy  wondrous  works  shall  sing, 
My  heart  adore  thy  grace ; 
Thenceforth  be  love  my  sweet  employ, 
And  all  my  pleasure  praise. 


PSALM  29,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

Storm  and  Thunder. 


29 

/        1  p  IVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame ! 

VT  Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power : 
Ascribe  due  honors  to  his  name. 
And  his  eternal  might  adore, 
2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud, 
Over  the  ocean  and  the  land  : 


6 


62  PSALM  XXIX. 


His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

ff       3  He  speaks, — and  tempest,  hail  and  wind, 
Lay  the  wide  forest  bare  around ; 
\    <  The  fearful  hart,  and  frighted  hind, 

I    /  Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

5  4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice, 

J  And  lo  !  the  stately  cedars  break  ; 

i  ff  The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise, 

I  The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

I  /        ^  The  Lord  sit3  sovereign  on  the  flood ; 
i  The  Thunderer  reigns  for  ever  king  ; 

I  But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 

\  lenf         Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

2Q  PSALM  29,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

t/  The  powerful  God. 

f        1  Tj^TERITAL  God,  eternal  King, 

JL^  Ruler  of  heaven,  and  earth  beneath  ! 
From  thee  our  hopes,  our  comforts  spring ; 

In  thee  we  live,  and  move,  and  breathe.  \ 

2  Thy  word  brought  forth  the  flaming  sun,  | 

The  changeful  moon,  the  starry  host ;  i 

In  thine  appointed  course  they  run,  \ 

>  Till  in  the  final  ruin  lost.  i 

f        3  At  thy  command  the  storm  is  dumb  :  | 

And  to  the  sea  thy  power  hath  said, —  I 

"  ISTo  further  shalt  thou  dare  to  come,  | 

And  here  shall  thy  proud  waves  be  stayed."  I 

4  Thy  sway  is  known  below,  above,  { 

And  full  of  majesty  thy  voice  ;  ♦ 

And,  as  it  speaks  in  wrath  or  love,  } 

The  nations  tremble  or  rejoice.  | 

le)i     5  The  final,  awful  hour  is  near,  I 

—  Time  passes  on  with  ceaseless  tread,  j 

"When  opening  graves  thy  voice  sliall  hear,  j 

And  render  up  the  sleeping  dead. 

mp     6  Oh !  in  that  great  decisive  day, 

May  we  be  found  in  Christ,  and  stand, 

<  While  flaming  worlds  shall  melt  away, 

Owned  and  approved  at  thy  right  hand. 


i  PSALMS  XXIX,  XXX.                    63 

\  QQ                           PSALM  29,  lis. 

t  ^*J                            Ascriptions  of  Olory  to  God. 

i  ff"    1  P  ^^E  glory  to  God  in  the  highest ;  give  praise, 

J  vJ  Ye  noble  !  ye  mighty!  with  joyful  accord  ; 

\  f         All-wise  are  his  counsels,  all  perfect  his  ways ; 

i  In  the  beauty  of  holiness  worship  the  Lord. 

I  2  The  voice  of  the  Lord  on  the  ocean  is  known, 

J  The  God  of  eternity  thunders  abroad ; 

{  The  voice  of  the  Lord,  from  the  depth  of  his  throne, 

*t  Is  terror  and  power ; — all  nature  is  awed. 

}  3  At  the  voice  of  the  Lord,  the  tall  cedars  are  bowed, 

\  And  towers  from  their  base  into  ruin  are  hurled  ; 

{  The  voice  of  the  Lord,  from  the  dark-bosomed 

j  cloud, 

I  Dissevers  the  lightning  in  flames  o'er  the  world. 

I  >     4  The  voice  of  the  Lord,  thro'  the  calm  of  the  wood, 

{  <             Awakens  its  echoes,  strikes  light  thro'  its  caves ; 

I  /          The  Lord  sitteth  King  on  the  turbulent  flood ; 

\  The  winds  are  his  servants, — ^his  servants  the 

\  waves. 

\  5  The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  his  people ;  the  Lord 

*  Gives  health  to  his  chosen,  and  peace  evermore ; 

{  Then  throng  to  his  temple,  his  glory  record ; 

j  o          But  Oh !  when  he  speaketh — ^in  silence  adore. 


PSALM  30,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

Divine  Compassion  acknowledged. 


30 

/      IT  WILL  extol  thee.  Lord  !  on  high  ; 

i  At  thy  command  diseases  fly ; 

Who,  but  a  God,  can  speak,  and  save 
>  From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  ? 
/      2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints !  and  prove 

How  large  his  grace — ^how  kind  his  love ; 

Let  all  your  powers  rejoice,  and  trace 

The  wondrous  records  of  his  grace. 
3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays ; 

His  love  is  life,  and  length  of  days ; 
p  Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 

/  The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

orj  PSALM  30,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

ij\J  Divine  Compassion  acknowledged. 

m     1  Tj^IRM  was  my  health ;  my  day  was  bright ; 
-T    And  I  presumed  't  would  ne'er  be  night; 


64  PSALM  XXXI. 


Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, — 

"  Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart." 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong, 

Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long ; 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide, 

>  My  health  Vas  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

aff     3  I  cried  aloud  to  thee,  my  God! — 

"  What  canst  thou  profit  by  my  blood? 

Deep  in  the  dust,  can  I  declare 

Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there  ? 

4  "  Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace  !"  I  said, 
"  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead:" 
m  Thy  word  rebuked  the  pains  I  felt. 

Thy  pard'ning  love  removed  my  guilt. 

^        5  My  groans  and  tears,  and  forms  of  woe, 
<  Are  turned  to  joy  and  praises  now ; 

/  I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground, 

And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

6  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 
Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  thro'  earth  and  heaven, 
For  sickness  healed,  and  sins  forgiven. 

Q  -1  PSALM  31,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

O  -L  Deliverance  from  Death. 

m       1  INTO  thy  hand,  O  God  of  truth  ! 
i-  My  spirit  I  commit ; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  my  soul  from  death, 
And  saved  me  from  the  pit. 

2  "  My  times  are  in  thy  hand,"  I  cried, 

>  "  Though  I  draw  near  the  dust ;" 
mf        Thou  art  the  refuge  where  I  hide, 

The  God  in  whom  I  trust. 

aff     3  Oh !  make  thy  reconciled  face 
Upon  thy  servant  shine  ; 
And  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 
For  I  'm  entirely  thine. 

mf    4:  Thy  goodness,  how  divinely  free ! 
How  wondrous  is  thy  grace. 
To  those  who  fear  thy  majesty. 
And  trust  thy  promises ! 


PSALM  XXXI.  65 


/       5  Oil !  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints ! 

,  And  sing  his  praises  loud ; 
2)  He  '11  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints, 

—  And  recompense  the  proud. 

q  -|  PSALM  31,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

\      OX  Deliverance  from  Slander  and  Reproach, 

mf     1  IVTY  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
-^*A  My  God,  my  help,  my  trust ! 
Thou  hast  preserved  my  face  from  shame, 
Mine  honor  from  the  dust. 

2  How  great  deliverance  thou  hast  wrought, 

Before  the  sons  of  men ! 
The  lying  lips  to  silence  brought, 
And  made  their  boasting  vain ! 

3  Thy  children,  from  the  strife  of  tongues, 

Shall  thy  pavilion  hide ; 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  wrongs, 
/  And  crush  the  sons  of  pride. 

m       4  Within  thy  secret  presence.  Lord ! 
Let  me  for  ever  dwell ; 
No  fenced  city,  walled  and  barred, 
Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

PSALM  31,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

Trust  in  God  as  a  Father. 

f  y  God !  my  Father !  blissful  name ! 
^  -i^'-L  Oh  !  may  I  call  thee  mine  ? 

t  May  I  with  sweet  assurance  claim 

I  A  portion  so  divine? 

J  2  This  only  can  my  fears  control, 

i  And  bid  my  sorrows  fly  : 

I  What  harm  can  ever  reach  my  soul 

;  Beneath  my  Father's  eye  ? 

i  3  Whate'er  thy  providence  denies, 

{  I  calmly  would  resign ; 

/  For  thou  art  good,  and  just,  and  wise ; 

I  Oh !  bend  my  will  to  thine. 

;  4  Whate'er  thy  sacred  will  ordains. 

Oh !  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Let  me  but  know  my  Father  reigns. 

And  trust  his  tender  care. 
If  pain  and  sickness  rend  this  frame, 

And  life  almost  depart. 


*     on. 


6* 


66  PSALMS  XXXI,  XXXII. 

Is  not  thy  mercy  still  the  same, 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart  ? 

6  My  God !  my  Father !  he  thy  name 
My  solace  and  my  stay  ; 
Oh !  wilt  thou  seal  my  humble  claim, 
And  drive  my  fears  away  ? 


31 


m 


PSALM  31,  7s. 

OocL,  a  Rock  and  Fortress, 

m       1  TORD!  I  look  for  all  to  thee  ; 

-L^  Thou  hast  been  a  rock  to  me : 

Still  thy  wonted  aid  afford ; 

Still  be  near,  my  shield,  my  sword ! 

I  my  soul  commit  to  thee. 

Lord!  thy  blood  has  ransomed  me. 

mp     2  Faint  and  sinking  on  my  road. 
Still  I  cling  to  thee,  my  God! 
Bending  'neath  a  weight  of  woes, 
Harassed  by  a  thousand  foes, 

<  Hope  still  chides  my  rising  fears  ; 

>  Joys  still  mingle  with  my  tears. 

mf     3  On  thy  word  I  take  my  stand 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand 
Make  thy  face  upon  me  shine 
Take  me  'neath  thy  wings  divine : 
Lord !  thy  grace  is  all  my  trust ; 

>  Save,  Oh !  save  thy  trembhng  dust. 

Oh !  what  mercies  still  attend 
Those  who  make  the  Lord  their  friend ! 
Sweetly,  safely  shall  they  'bide 
'ITeath  his  eye,  and  at  his  side  : 
Lord!  may  this  my  station  be: 
Seek  it,  all  ye  saints !  with  me. 


32 


A%»<r« 


PSALM  32,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

Pardon  and  Obedience. 

1  "DLEST  is  the  man,  for  ever  blest, 

-D  Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God; 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed, 
And  covered  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free : 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear. 


»»»»*»»< 


PSALM  XXXIL  67 


"With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

mf     3  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness, 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace, 

Through  his  whole  life,  appears  and  shines. 
\ 

iOQ  PSALM  32,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

O/^  Confession  and  Pardon. 

t    ^ff     ^  T^HILE  I  keep  silence,  and  conceal 
I  ' '    My  heavy  guilt  within  my  heart, 

I  What  torments  doth  my  conscience  feel ! 

\  What  agonies  of  inward  smart ! 

i  2  I  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 
J  And  all  my  secret  faults  confess ; 

j  Thy  gospel  speaks  a  pardoning  word, 

i  Thy  Holy  Spirit  seals  the  grace. 

m       3  For  this  shall  every  humble  soul 

Make  swift  addresses  to  thy  seat ; 
<  When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll,  \ 

>  There  shall  they  find  a  blest  retreat.  * 

p        4  How  safe  beneath  thy  wings  I  lie,  J 

When  days  grow  dark  and  storms  appear!  J 

m'p         And,  when  I  walk,  thy  watchful  eye  \ 

—  Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare.  j 


i 


qo  PSALM  32,  S.  M. 

O/W  Forgiveness  of  Sins. 

m       1  AH !  blessed  souls  are  they, 

V/  Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er ; — 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

mp     2  They  mourn  their  follies  past. 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  festering  wound ; 
Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee, 
—  And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne ; 


68  PSALM  XXXIII. 


Our  help,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
mf  Is  found  in  God  alone. 

q  Q  PSALM  33,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

O  O  Works  of  Creation  and  Providence. 

f       1  "DEJOICE,  ye  righteous  I  in  the  Lord; 
-"  This  work  belongs  to  you ; 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word ; 
How  holy,  just,  and  true ! 

2  His  mercy,  and  his  righteousness, 
Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim  ; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  wondrous  name. 

S  His  wisdom  and  almighty  word 
The  heavenly  arches  spread  ; 
And,  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
Their  shining  hosts  were  made. 

4  He  bade  the  liquid  waters  flow 
To  their  appointed  deep  ; 
The  flowing  seas  their  limits  know, 
And  their  own  station  keep. 

"        5  Ye  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth  ! 
With  fear  before  him  stand : 
He  spake — and  nature  took  its  birth, 
And  rests  on  his  command. 

/       6  He  scorns  the  angry  nations'  rage, 
And  breaks  their  vain  designs ; 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  age, 
<  And  in  full  glory  shines. 


33 


PSALM  33,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Creatures  vain,  and  God  all-sufficient. 

m       1  "DLEST  is  the  nation,  where  the  Lord 
-D  Hath  fixed  his  gracious  throne ; 
Where  he  reveals  his  heavenly  word, 
And  calls  the  tribes  his  own. 

2  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey. 
Does  the  whole  Avorld  behold ; 
mp        He  formed  us  all  of  equal  clay, 
>  And  knows  our  feeble  mould. 

m       3  God  is  our  fear,  and  God  our  trust, 
When  plagues  or  famine  spread ; 


PSALMS  XXXIII,  XXXI Y.  69 

His  watcliful  eye  secures  the  just, 
Among  ten  thousand  dead. 

iif     4  Lord  !  let  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice, 
And  bless  us  from  thy  throne ; 
For  we  have  made  thy  word  our  choice, 
And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 


33 

f"    1 


PSALM  33,  L.  P.  M. 

fVorks  of  Creation  and  Providence. 

YE  holy  souls !  in  God  rejoice  ; 
Your  Maker's  praise  becomes  your  voice ; 
Great  is  your  theme,  your  songs  be  new ; 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  word,  his  ways. 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace ; — 
How  wise  and  holy,  just  and  true ! 

2  Justice  and  truth  he  ever  loves  ; 
And  the  whole  earth  his  goodness  proves ; 

His  word  the  heavenly  arches  spread  ; 

How  wide  they  shine  from  north  to  south !  \ 

And,  by  the  spirit  of  his  mouth,  J 

Were  aU  the  starry  armies  made.  j 

3  He  gathers  the  wide-flowing  seas, —  \ 
Those  watery  treasures  know  their  place, —         * 

In  the  vast  store-house  of  the  deep  :  \ 

He  spake — and  gave  all  nature  birth  ;  J 

And  fires  and  seas,  and  heaven  and  earth, 

His  everlasting  orders  keep. 

mp     4  Let  mortals  tremble,  and  adore 
A  God  of  such  resistless  power, 

Kor  dare  indulge  then*  feeble  rage : 
Vain  are  their  thoughts,  and  weak  their  hands ; 
But  his  eternal  counsel  stands. 

And  rules  the  world  from  age  to  age. 

O/i  PSALM  34,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

O^  God''s  Care  of  his  Saints. 

f       IT  ORD !  I  wUl  bless  thee  all  my  days ; 

AJ  Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue  ; 
My  soul  shaU  glory  in  thy  grace, 

While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 

2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me ; 
Come,  let  us  all  exalt  his  name ; 


70  PSALM  XXXIV.  ! 

m  I  sought  til'  eternal  God,  and  lie  i 

Has  not  exposed  my  hope  to  shame.  \ 

^    mp     8  1  told  him  all  my  secret  grief, —  } 

J  My  secret  groaning  reached  his  ears  ;  ♦ 

\  He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief,  } 

\  And  calmed  the  tumult  of  my  fears.  | 

i    <       4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, —  i 

J    /  With  heavenly  joy  their  faces  shine ;  | 

\  A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  skies  J 

J  Fills  them  with  light  and  joy  divine.  J 

J  5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents  { 

}  Around  the  men  that  serve  the  Lord :  \ 

i  Oh !  fear  and  love  him,  all  his  saints !  { 

}  Taste  of  his  grace  and  trust  his  word.  ♦ 

{     O  j  PSALM  34,  Second  Pact,  L.  M.  \ 

t      tJ^  Religious  Education.  \ 

I    m       1   pHILDREN  1 — in  years  and  knowledge  young,    } 

i  yj  Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy, —  * 

♦  Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue  ;  J 
4                     Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ.  | 

\  2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days,  *, 

**  And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state,  * 

Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways,  *, 

Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit.  * 

3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints,  J 

His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries ;  ♦ 

He  sets  his  frowning  face  against  J 

\  The  sons  of  violence  and  lies.  | 

^   p        4  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts,  j 

♦  God,  mth  his  grace,  is  ever  nigh  ;  | 
{    <           Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts,  j 

♦  >  When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie.  | 

\    p        5  He  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their  groans,  J 

i  His  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  death ;  * 

I  His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones, —  \ 

\    f  They  in  his  praise  employ  their  breath.  « 


PSALM  34,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Praise  for  eminent  Deliverance. 


34 

m       IT  'LL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day ; 
A  How  good  are  all  his  ways ! 


PSALM  XXXIV.  Yl    : 



Ye  humble  souls,  who  love  to  pray  1 

Come,  heli3  my  lips  to  praise.  J 

2  Sing,  to  the  honor  of  his  name,  * 

p                How  a  poor  sinner  cried ;  ♦ 

Nor  was  his  hope  exposed  to  shair  e,  | 

Nor  was  his  suit  denied.  \ 

aff     3  I  told  the  Lord  my  sore  distress,  \ 

With  heavy  groans  and  tears ;  j 

He  gave  my  sharpest  torments  ease,  J 

And  silenced  all  my  fears.  J 

mf     4  O  sinners !  come  and  taste  his  love,  % 

Come,  learn  his  pleasant  ways,  $ 

And  let  your  own  experience  prove  j 

The  sweetness  of  his  grace,  ** 

5  He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tents,  \ 

Round  where  his  children  dwell ;  ** 

What  ills  then-  heavenly  care  prevents,  \ 

No  earthly  tongue  can  tell.  J 

6  Oh !  love  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his !  J 

His  eye  regards  the  just :  \ 

How  richly  blest  their  portion  is,  J 

Who  make  the  Lord  their  trust !  { 


34 


PSALM  34,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Praise  for  Mercies  received. 

THEE  will  I  bless,  O  Lord,  my  God ! 
J-   To  thee  my  voice  I  '11  raise, 
For  ever  spread  thy  name  abroad. 
And  daily  sing  thy  praise. 

My  soul  shall  glory  in  the  Lord, 
His  wondrous  acts  proclaim  ; 

Oh  !  let  us  now  his  love  record, 
And  magnify  his  name. 

Mine  eyes  beheld  his  heavenly  light, 
When  1  imphjred  his  grace  ; 

I  saw  his  glory  with  delight. 
And  joy  beamed  o'er  my  face. 

Oh !  taste  and  see  that  God  is  good. 

Ye,  who  on  him  rely ! 
He  shall  your  souls  with  heavenly  food, 

xVnd  grace  and  strength,  supply. 


<4^, 


4 


n 


72  PSALM  XXXIV. 


J  ^A  PSALM  34,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

\  OtB  Trusting  and  Praising   Ood. 

\  m       1  THPwOUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

I  <  -*-   In  trouble,  and  in  joy, 

i  The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 

I  My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

*  2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

*  Till  all,  who  are  distressed, 

\  From  my  example  comfort  take, 

J  >  And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

\  f        8  Oh  !  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
With  me  exalt  his  name  ; 


.    mp         "When  in  distress  to  him  I  called. 


He  to  my  rescue  came. 

mf     4  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 
The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Deliverance  he  affords  to  all, 
Who  on  his  succor  trust. 

5  Oh  !  make  but  trial  of  his  love  ; 

Experience  will  decide, 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they. 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

6  Fear  him,  ye  saints !  and  ye  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  ; 
Make  ye  his  service  your  delight, — 
He  '11  make  your  wants  his  care. 


34 


PSALM  34,  8s. 

Evening, 

1  TNSPIRER  and  hearer  of  prayer, 

J-  Thou  Shepherd  and  Guardian  of  thine ! 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care 

I,  sleeping  and  waking,  resign  : 
If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me ; 
And,  fast  as  my  moments  roll  on, 

They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

2  Tliy  ministering  spirits  descend, 

To  watch  Avhile  thy  saints  are  asleep ; 
By  day  and  by  night  they  attend. 
The  heirs  of  salvation  to  keep  : 


PSALMS  XXXV,  XXXYI.  73 

f  Bright  seraphs,  dispatched  from  the  throne, 

Eepair  to  their  stations  assigned ; 
And  angels  elect  are  sent  down, 
To  guard  the  redeemed  of  mankind. 

3  Thy  "worship  no  interval  knows ; 

Their  fervor  is  still  on  the  wing ; 
And,  while  they  protect  my  repose, 

They  chant  to  the  praise  of  my  King. 
I,  too,  at  the  season  ordained. 

Their  chorus  for  ever  shall  join ; 
And  love  and  adore,  without  end. 

Their  faithful  Creator,  and  mine. 


PSALM  S5,  8s,  7s,  and  4. 

Christ  exalted  over  his  Foes. 


35 

/        1  T  0  !  the  Lord,  the  mighty  Saviour, 

J^  Quits  the  grave,  the  throne  to  claim ; 
Object  of  his  endless  favor, 

God  o'er  all  exalts  his  name ; 
Those  who  hate  him — 

Clothed  with  everlasting  shame. 

ff"      2  Shout  for  joy — with  songs  of  praises, 
Ye,  who  in  his  name  delight ! 

Shout — for  God  our  Saviour  raises 
To  his  throne  in  endless  might ; 

'T  is  Jehovah — 

Crowns  our  Lord,  in  realms  of  light. 

/        3  God  his  servant  lifts  to  glory. 

Bids  him  all  his  honors  share  : 

Now,  Jehovah !  we  adore  thee, 
And  thy  righteousness  declare  : 

Endless  praises 

Shall  thy  ransomed  church  prepare. 

q  n  PSALM  36,  L.  M. 

O  \J  Perfections  and  Providence  of  God, 

mf     1  TTIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God ! 
Ai  Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud, 
That  veils  or  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands. 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 


74  PSALM  XXXVI. 

Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  My  God !  how  excellent  thy  grace, 

Whence  all  our  hope,  our  comfort  springs ! 

>  The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress, 
mf  Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

m       4  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house. 

We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast : 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows. 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

mf     5  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free. 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord ; 
And,  in  thy  light,  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

qr^  PSALM  36,  CM. 

O  O  The  Presence  and  Protection  of  God, 

1    A  BOVE  these  heavens'  created  rounds, 
-^  Thy  mercies.  Lord !  extend ; 
Thy  truth  out-Kves  the  narrow  bounds, 
Where  time  and  nature  end. 

mf     2  Thy  justice  shall  maintain  its  throne, 
Though  mountains  melt  away  ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  unknown, 
A  deep  unfathomed  sea. 

3  Though  all  created  light  decay, 

>  And  death  close  up  our  eyes ; 
<           Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day, 
/  Where  clouds  can  never  rise. 

m       4  Safety  to  man  thy  goodness  brings, 
ISTor  overlooks  the  beast ; 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 

>  Thy  children  choose  to  rest.  , 


36 


PSALM  36,  S.  M. 

Man  sinful,  God  just. 

1  I*/ HEIST  man  grows  bold  in  sin, 
n    My  heart  within  me  cries, — 

"  He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 
Nor  fear  before  his  eyes." 

2  lie  walks,  awhile,  concealed 

In  a  self-flattering  dream ; 


i-»»»%»»*y 


PSALM  XXXVII.  To 

Till  his  dark  crimes,  at  once  revealed, 
Expose  his  hateful  name. 

3  His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

His  words  are  smooth  and  fair ; 
Wisdom  is  banished  from  his  soul, 
And  leaves  no  goodness  there. 

mf     4  But  there 's  a  dreadful  God, 

Though  men  renounce  his  fear : 
His  justice,  hid  behind  the  cloud, 
Shall  one  great  day  appear. 

5  His  truth  transcends  the  sky. 
In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell ; 

Deep  as  the  sea  his  judgments  lie. 
His  anger  burns  to  hell. 

6  How  excellent  his  love, 
Whence  all  our  safety  springs ! 

Oh !  never  let  my  soul  remove 
From  underneath  his  wings. 

PSALM  37,  First  Part,  C.  M, 

Gorf,  the  Guardian  of  the  Pious. 

"VrOW  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust, 
•i-^   And  practice  all  that 's  good ; 
So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 
And  he  '11  provide  me  food. 

I  to  my  God  my  ways  commit. 

And  cheerful  wait  his  will ; 
Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet, 

Shall  my  desu-es  fulfill. 

Mine  innocence  shalt  thou  display, 
And  make  thy  judgments  known, 
;:    mf         Fair  as  the  light  of  dawning  day, 
And  glorious  as  the  noon. 

mp     4  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  possess. 
And  are  the  heirs  of  heaven ; 
True  riches,  Avith  abundant  peace. 
To  humble  souls  are  given. 


37 


1 


37 


PSALM  37,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Safety  of  the  Righteous. 

MY  God !  the  steps  of  pious  men 
Are  ordered  by  thy  will ; 


're  PSALMS  XXXVII,  XXXVIII. 

X         Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again ; 
—  Thy  hand  supports  them  still. 

mf     2  The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  ways ; 
Their  virtue  he  approves ; 
He  '11  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace, 
Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 

m,       8  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs. 
Their  portion  and  their  home ; 
He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them  heirs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 


PSALM  37,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Sinner  and  the  Saint. 


37 

mf     1  THE  haughty  sinner  I  have  seen^ 
-L  Not  fearing  man,  nor  God  ; 
Like  a,  tall  hay-tree,  fair  and  green, 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 

mp     2  And,  lo !  he  vanished  fi-om  the  ground, 
Destroyed  by  hands  unseen ; 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf,  was  found, 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 

mf     3  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness. 
His  several  steps  attend  : 
True  pleasm-e  runs  through  aU  his  ways, 
p  And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

X  4  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  stand, 
Preserved  from  every  snare ; 

/  They  shall  possess  the  promised  land, 

Ajid  dwell  for  ever  there. 


:   38 


PSALM  38,  C.  M. 

Severe  Chastisement  deprecated. 

aff     1    k  MIDST  thy  wrath,  remember  love, 
■^  Restore  thy  servant.  Lord ! 
Nor  let  a  father's  chastening  prove. 
Like  an  avenger's  sword. 

My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear, 
And  o'er  my  head  are  gone; 

The  burden,  Lord !  I  cannot  bear. 
Nor  e'er  the  guilt  atone. 

AU  my  desire  to  thee  is  known, 
Thine  eye  counts  every  tear ; 


PSALM  XXXIX.  77 

And  every  sigh,  and  every  groan, 
Is  noticed  by  thine  ear. 

4  But  I  '11  confess  my  guilt  to  thee, 

And  grieve  for  all  my  sin ; 
I  '11  mourn  how  weak  my  graces  be, 
And  beg  support  divine. 

5  My  God !  forgive  my  follies  past, 

And  be  for  ever  nigh ; 
<  O  Lord  of  my  salvation !  haste, 

>  Before  thy  servant  die. 


39 


PSALM  39,  L.  M. 

Brevity  of  human  Life. 

aff     1  AH!  let  me,  gracious  Lord !  extend 

^j  My  view,  to  life's  approaching  end : 
What  are  my  days  ? — a  span,  their  line  ; 
And  what  my  age,  compared  with  thine  ? 

2  Our  life  advancing  to  its  close, 

While  scarce  its  earliest  dawn  it  knows. 
Swift,  through  an  empty  shade  we  run, 
And  vanity  and  man  are  one. 

3  God  of  my  fathers  1  here,  as  they, 
I  walk,  the  pilgrim  of  a  day ; 

A  transient  guest,  thy  works  admire, 
And  instant  to  my  home  retire. 

4  Oh!  spare  me,  Lord!  in  mercy,  spare, 
And  nature's  failing  strength  repair ; 
Ere,  life's  short  circuit  wandered  o'er, 

pp  I  perish,  and  am  seen  no  more. 

*j  Q  PSALM  39,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

O  *J  The  Vanity  of  Man. 

mp     1  'PEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
J-   Thou  Maker  of  my  frame ! 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space. 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, — 

An  inch  or  two  of  time  ; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move, 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain ! 


YS  PSALM  XXXIX. 

mf         Tbey  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love^ 
>  But  all  the  noise  is  vain. 

m       4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show ; 
Some  dig  for  golden  ore ; 
They  toil  for  heii-s  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

m'p     5  What  should  I  wish,  or  wait  for  then, 
From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  om-  trust. 

m       6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 
My  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
mf  And  make  my  God  my  sdl. 


PSALM  39,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Sick-bed  Devotion. 


fm 
f 
4— 


39 

«#     1  P  OD  of  my  life  \  look  gently  down, 
vT  Behold  the  pains  I  feel  \ 
But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne. 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  wiU. 

2  Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord ! 

They  come  at  thy  command ; 
I  '11  not  attempt  a  murm'ring  word, 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 

3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, — 

"  Eemove  thy  sharp  rebukes ; 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies, 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes." 

4  Crushed  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beauty 's  lost. 

m       5  I  'm  but  a  stranger  here  below, 
As  all  my  fathers  were  ; 
May  I  be  well-prepared  to  go, 
"When  I  the  summons  hear. 

6  But,  if  my  hfe  be  spared  awhile, 
Before  my  last  remove, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  busmess  still. 
And  I  'U  declare  thy  love. 


PSALM  XXXIX.  79 


Q  Q  FSALM  39,  S.  M. 

O  U  The  Brevity  of  Life. 

mp     1  T  ORD !  let  me  know  mine  end, — 
^  My  days,  how  brief  their  date  ; 
That  I  may  timely  comprehend, 
How  frail  my  best  estate. 

2  My  life  is  but  a  span. 

Mine  age  is  naught  with  thee ; 
"What  is  the  highest  boast  of  man 

>  But  dust  and  vanity  ? 

p        3  Dumb  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 

For  thou  hast  brought  me  low ; 
Remove  thy  judgments,  lest  I  die; 
2:}p  I  faint  beneath  thy  blow. 

mp     4  At  thy  rebuke,  the  bloom 

Of  man's  vain  beauty  flies ; 
And  grief  shall,  like  a  moth,  consume 
All  that  dehghts  our  eyes. 

aff     5  Have  pity  on  my  fears ; 

Hearken  to  my  request ; 
Turn  not  in  silence  from  my  tears, 
But  give  the  mourner  rest. 

6  Oh  !  spare  me  yet,  I  pray, 

Awhile  my  strength  restore, 
Ere  I  am  summoned  hence  away, 

>  And  seen  on  earth  no  more. 


39 


PSALM  39,  73  and  6s. 

Human  Frailty. 

1  AH !  what  is  earthly  pleasure, 

v/  Compared  with  thy  rich  grace  ? 
Lord  !  teach  us  how  to  measure 

The  remnant  of  our  days, — 
How  brief  is  our  existence. 

How  frail  a  thing  is  man ; 
And  grant  us  thine  assistance, 

This  feeble  life  to  scan. 

2  How  soon  the  hours  of  gladness, 

That  cheer  us  on  our  way, 
Ai*e  changed  to  gloom  and  sadness, 
Or  fiUed  with  deep  dismay ! 


80  PSALM  XL. 


Man,  in  his  best  condition, 

Is  vanity  and  dust ; 
Soon  past  the  fleeting  vision ; 
>  He  then  gives  up  the  ghost. 

m       3  Earth's  treasures  quickly  leave  us, 
Its  honors  ne'er  endure ; 
Its  pleasures  but  deceive  us, 
Its  hopes  are  insecui'e : 
mp        But,  Lord !  vs^hile  time  so  fleeting 
Is  fiUed  with  many  a  snare, 
My  soul  on  thee  is  waiting, 
mf  I  'U  trust  thy  guardian  care. 


40 


m 


mp 


PSALM  40,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Deliverance  from  deep  Distress. 

T  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord,— 
>  -1-  He  bowed  to  hear  my  cry ; 

m  He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word. 

And  brought  salvation  nigh. 
He  raised  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 
Where,  mourning,  long  I  lay ; 
And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet — 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 
/       3  Fu'm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 
And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue, 
To  praise  the  v/onders  of  his  hand. 
In  a  new  thankful  song. 
4  I  '11  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad ; 
The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear; 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 
m       5  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love ! 

Thy  mercies.  Lord!  how  great! 
mf         We  have  not  words,  nor  hours  enough. 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

PSALM  40,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Incarnation  and  Atonement  of  Christ. 

1  "DEHOLD !  the  blest  Redeemer  comes, 
-D  Th'  eternal  Son  appears, 
And,  at  th'  appointed  time,  assumes 

The  body  God  prepares. 

2  Much  he  revealed  his  Father's  grace, 
And  much  his  truth  he  showed. 


40 


PSALMS  XL,  XLI.  81 

He  preached  the  way  of  righteousness, 

Where  great  assembhes  stood. 
>       3  His  Father's  honor  touched  his  heart, 
p  He  pitied  sinners'  cries  ; 

m  And,  to  fulfill  a  Saviour's  part, 

Was  made  a  sacrifice. 
m       4  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  shed. 

Could  wash  the  conscience  clean  ; 
mf         But  the  rich  sacrifice  he  paid 

Atones  for  all  our  sin. 

40 

mf 


PSALM  40,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

Go(rs  Infinite  Love. 


1  A  LORD  !  how  infinite  thy  love! 
V/  How  wondrous  are  thy  ways ! 

/  Let  earth  beneath,  and  heaven  above, 

Combine  to  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Man  in  immortal  beauty  shone, 

Thy  noblest  work  below  ; 
>  Too  soon  by  sin  made  heir  alone 

jj  To  death  and  endless  woe. 

/       3  Then — "  Lo !  I  come,"  the  Saviour  said ; 

Oh !  be  his  name  adored. 
Who,  with  his  blood,  our  ransom  paid, 

And  life  and  bhss  restored. 


41 


PSALM  41,  L.  M. 

Blessedness  of  the  Merciful. 

m       1  "DLEST  is  the  man,  whose  heart  doth  move, 
2^  -*-^  And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor ; 

Whose  soul,  by  sympathising  love. 

Feels  what  his  fellow-saints  endure, 
m       2  His  heart  contrives,  for  their  relief, 

More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do  ; 
He,  in  the  time  of  general  grief, 
>  Shall  find  the  Lord  has  pity  too. 

m       3  His  soul  shall  five  secure  on  earth. 

With  secret  blessings  on  his  head, 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dearth, 

Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 
p        4  Or,  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 

God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven ; 
mf        Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch, 

Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heaven. 


82  PSALM  XLII. 


42 

mp 


PSALM  42,  L.  M. 

Trusting  in  Ood,  in  Times  of  Despondency. 

1  MY  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord ! 
i-'-L  But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  m: 


thy  name  to  mind ; 
And  times  of  past  distress  record, 

When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind. 
2  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  love. 
When  I  address  his  throne  by  day ; 
Nor  in  the  night  his  grace  remove ; — 
The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 
aff     3  I  '11  cast  myself  before  his  feet. 

And  say — "  My  God,  my  heavenly  Eock ! 
Why  doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 

The  soul,  that  groans  beneath  thy  stroke  ? 
mp     4  I  '11  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  low  : 

Why  should  my  soul  indulge  her  grief? 
mf        Hope  in  the  Lord  and  praise  him  too  ; 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 
5  Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still ; 
Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill, 
/  My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy! 

Ac\  PSALM  42,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

TP/W  Desertion  and  Hope. 

aff     1  TITITH  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, 
n    My  God!  to  thee  I  look  ; 
So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  find, 
And  taste,  the  cooling  brook. 
2  When  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace. 
And  meet  my  God  again  ? 
So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
My  heart  endures  with  pain. 
mp     3  'T  is  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 
I  think  on  ancient  days ; 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go, 
<  And  all  our  work  was  praise. 

mp     4  But  why,  my  soul !  sunk  down  so  far, 
Beneath  this  heavy  load  ? 
Why  do  my  thoughts  indulge  despaii*. 
And  sin  against  my  God  ? 
mf     5  Hope  in  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand 
Can  all  thy  woes  remove ; 


PSALM  XLII.  83 


/  For  I  shall  yet  before  him  stand, 

And  sing  restoring  love. 

4  Q  PSALM  42,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

4t/^  Thirsting  after  God. 

mp     1     AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams, 
ii-  When  heated  in  the  chase, 

<  So  longs  my  soul,  0  God !  for  thee. 

And  thy  refreshing  grace. 
mp     2  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God ! 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine  ! 
mf         Oh  !  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face. 

Thou  Majesty  divine ! 
mp     3  I  sigh  to  think  of  happier  days, 

AVhen  thou,  O  Lord !  wast  nigh  ; 

<  "When  every  heart  was  tuned  to  praise, 

And  none  more  blessed  than  L 
p"      4  "Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

<  Trust  God,  and  thou  shalt  sing 
/            His  praise  again,  and  find  him  still 

Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 


PSALM  42,  7s, 

Prayer  and  Hope  in  Affliction. 


42 

mp     1  TTEx\RKE]Sr,  Lord !  to  my  complaints, 
-tl  For  my  soul  within  me  faints ; 
Thee,  far  off,  I  call  to  mind, 
In  the  land  I  left  behind, 
AVhere  the  streams  of  Jordan  flow. 
Where  the  heights  of  Hermon  glow. 

>  2  Tempest-tossed,  my  failing  bark 
Founders  on  the  ocean  dark ; 

mf         Deep  to  deep  around  me  calls, 
With  the  rush  of  water-falls  ; 

>  While  I  plunge  to  lower  caves, 
p  Overwhelmed  by  all  thy  waves. 
mf     3  Once  the  morning's  earliest  light 

Brought  thy  mercy  to  my  sight, 
And  my  wakeful  song  was  heard 
Later  than  the  evening-bird ; 

aff         Hast  thou  all  my  prayers  forgot  ? 

Dost  thou  scorn,  or  hear  them  not  ? 

mp     4  Why,  my  soul !  art  thou  perplexed  ? 
Why  with  faithless  troubles  vexed  ? 


84  PSALM  XLIII. 


mf        Hope  in  God,  whose  saving  name 
Thou  shalt  joyfully  proclaim, 
"When  his  countenance  shall  shine, 
Through  the  clouds  that  darken  thine. 


43 


FSALM  43,  C.  M. 

Prayer  in  Affliction. 

mj)     1    JUDGE  me,  O  God !  and  plead  my  cause 
^   Against  a  sinful  race ; 
From  vile  oppression  and  deceit, 
Secure  me  by  thy  grace. 

2  On  thee  my  steadfast  hope  depends ; 
off  And  I  am  left  to  mourn  ? 

To  sink  in  sorrows,  and  in  vain 
Implore  thy  kind  return  ? 

m       3  Oh !  send  thy  light  to  guide  my  feet, 
And  bid  thy  truth  appear ; 
Conduct  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 
To  taste  thy  mercies  there. 

<       4  Then  to  thine  altar,  O  my  God ! 

My  joyful  feet  shall  rise, 
/  And  my  triumphant  songs  shall  praise 

The  God,  who  rules  the  skies. 


43 


PSALM  43,  H.  M. 

Commencement  of  public   Worship. 

m       1  TTOW,  to  thy  sacred  house, 
i-^    I  turn  my  willing  feet, 
AYhere  saints,  with  morning  vows, 
In  full  assembly  meet : 
mf         Thy  power  divine 

Shall  there  be  shown. 
And  from  thy  throne 
Thy  mercy  shine. 

2  Oh !  send  thy  light  abroad ; 

Thy  truth,  with  heavenly  ray, 
ShaU  lead  my  soul  to  God, 

And  guide  my  doubtful  way ; 
I  '11  hear  thy  word 
With  faith  sincere. 
And  learn  to  fear 
/  And  praise  the  Lord. 


^^, 


PSALMS  XLIII,  XLIV.  85 


m       3  Here  reach  thy  gracious  hand, 
And  all  my  sorrows  heal ; 
Here  health  and  stiength  divine, 
Oh  !  make  my  bosom  feel ; 
dol         Like  balmy  dew, 

Shall  Jesus'  voice 
mf  My  heart  rejoice, 

And  strength  renew. 
4  ISTow  in  thy  holy  hill, 

Before  thine  altar.  Lord ! 
My  harp  and  song  shall  sound 

The  glories  of  thy  word : 
O  God  of  grace ! 
Henceforth  to  thee, 
My  life  shall  be 
f  A  hymn  of  praise. 


43 


PSALM  43,  7s. 

Prayer  in  Distress. 

tff     1    TUDGE  me.  Lord  !  in  righteousness 
^    Plead  for  me  in  my  distress ; 
Good  and  merciful  thou  art ; 


Cast  me  not  despairing  hence 

Be  thy  love  my  confidence. 
lip     2  Send  thy  light  and  truth,  to  guide 

Me,  too  prone  to  turn  aside. 

On  thy  holy  hill  to  rest, 
<  In  thy  courts  for  ever  blest : 

There  to  God,  my  hope,  my  joy, 
f  Praise  shall  all  my  powers  employ. 

mp     3  Why,  my  soul !  art  thou  dismayed  ? 

Why  of  earth  or  hell  afraid  ? 
mf         Trust  in  God ;  disdain  to  yield. 

While  o'er  thee  he  casts  his  shield ; 

While  his  countenance  divine 

Sheds  the  light  of  heaven  on  thine. 


44 


PSALM  44,  C.  M. 

Complaint  in  Declension. 

1  T  ORD !  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old, 
^  Thy  works  of  power  and  grace. 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 
The  wonders  of  then*  days : 

8 


86  PSALM  XLV. 


2  How  thou  didst  build  tliy  churches  here, 
And  make  thy  gospel  known  : 
<  Among  them  did  thine  arm  appear, 

j    /  Thy  light  and  glory  shone. 

m       3  In  God  they  boasted  all  the  day ; 

And,  in  a  cheerful  throng, 
mf         Did  thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray  ; 

And  grace  was  all  their  song. 

miJ     4-  But  now  our  souls  are  seized  with  shame ; 
Confusion  fills  our  face. 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme. 
And  fools  reproach  thy  grace. 

mf     5  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame. 
Our  Saviour  and  our  God ! 
We  plead  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
The  merits  of  thv  blood. 


A  pr  PSALM  45,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

4  O  The  Glory  of  Christ. 

f  1  \[0"W  be  my  heart  inspired,  to  sing 
-i- '  The  glories  of  my  Saviour  King ; 
Jesus,  the  Lord, — how  heavenly  fair 
His  form !  how  bright  his  beauties  are ! 

2  O'er  all  the  sons  of  human  race. 
He  shines  with  a  superior  grace ; 
dol         Love  from  his  lips  divinely  flows. 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

ff"      3  Dress  thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  Lord ! 

Gird  on  the  terror  of  thy  sword ; 

In  majesty  and  glory  ride, 
>  "With  truth  and  meekness  at  thy  side. 

/        4  Thy  throne,  0  God !  for  ever  stands  ; 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands ; 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right ; 
Justice  and  grace  are  thy  delight. 

5  God,  thine  own  God,  has  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head ; 
And,  with  his  sacred  Spirit,  blest 
His  first-born  Son  above  the  rest. 


PSALM  XLV.  87 


4  /r  PSALM  45,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

4ec/  Christ  and  his  Church. 

mf     1  THE  King  of  saints, — how  fair  Ms  face !  \ 

-1-  Adorned  with  majesty  and  grace, 
He  conies,  with  blessings  from  above, 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold 
Tlie  queen,  arrayed  in  purest  gold ; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress, 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

/       3  Oh !  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies ; 
And  all  thy  sons,  a  numerous  train, 
Each,  like  a  prince,  in  glory  reign. 

4  Let  endless  honors  crown  his  head ; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread ; 
AVhile  we,  with  cheerful  songs,  approve 
The  condescensions  of  his  love. 

A  /r  PSALM  45,  C.  M. 

TDty  Christ  and  his  glorious  Reign. 

I'LL  speak  the  honors  of  my  King, — 
His  form  divinely  fair  ; 
None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

dol     2  Sweet  is  thy  speech,  and  heavenly  grace 
Upon  thy  lips  is  shed  ; 
Thy  God,  with  blessings  infinite, 
Hath  crowned  thy  sacred  head. 

/       8  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince  I 
Eide  with  majestic  sway ; 
Thy  terror  shall  strike  through  thy  foes, 
And  make  the  world  obey. 

4  Thy  throne,  0  God !  for  ever  stands  ; 
Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove 
mp         A  peaceful  sceptre  in  thy  hands, 
To  rule  the  saints  by  love. 

m       5  Justice  and  truth  attend  thee  still, 

But  mercy  is  thy  choice ; 
<  And  God,  thy  God,  thy  soul  shall  fill  j 

With  most  peculiar  joys.  J 

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m 


88  PSALM  XLV. 


t 


45 

dol 


PSALM  45,  S.  M. 

The  Olory  of  Christ. 

MY  Saviour  and  my  King ! 
Thy  beauties  are  divine ; 
Thy  lips  with  blessings  overflow, 
And  every  grace  is  thine. 

f        2  Now  make  thy  glory  known ; 
Gird  on  thy  dreadful  sword, 
And  ride,  in  majesty,  to  spread 
The  conquests  of  thy  word. 

8  Strike  through  thy  stubborn  foes, 
m})  Or  melt  their  hearts  t'  obey ; 

"  "While  justice,  meekness,  grace,  and  truth, 

/  Attend  thy  glorious  way. 

4  Thy  laws,  O  God !  are  right ; 
Thy  throne  shall  ever  stand. 
And  thy  victorious  gospel  prove 
A  sceptre  in  thy  hand. 

A  p-  PSALM  45,  H.  M. 

4rC/  Christ,  the  triumphant  King. 

/"      1  f^  IRD  on  thy  conquering  sword, 
VJ  Ascend  thy  shining  car ; 
And  march,  almighty  I;Ord! 

To  wage  thy  holy  war : 

Before  his  wheels. 

In  glad  surprise, 

Ye  valleys !  rise, 

p  And  sink,  ye  hills ! 

mf     2  Before  thine  awful  face 

Millions  of  foes  shall  fall. 
The  captives  of  thy  grace, — 
That  grace  which  conquers  all; 
f  The  world  shall  know. 

Great  King  of  kings ! 
What  wondrous  things 
Thine  arm  can  do. 

m       3  Here  to  my  waiting  soul. 

Bend  thy  triumphant  way ; 
nere  every  fear  control, 
/  And  all  thy  power  display : 


PSALM  XLYI.  89 


My  heart,  tliy  throne, 
Blest  Jesus !  see, 
len  Submits  to  thee  — 

To  thee  alone. 


46 


PSALM  46,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

ChurcWs  Safety  amidst  Desolations. 

m       1  p  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 

VJ  When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade ; 
Ere  we  can  oifer  our  complaints. 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

/       2  Let  mountains  from  then-  seats  be  hurled, 
Down  to  the  deep  and  buried  there ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world ; 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

dol     3  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God  ; 
Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
Ajid  watering  our  divine  abode. 

4  That  sacred  stream, — thy  holy  word, — 
Our  grief  allays,  our  fears  controls : 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford. 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

mf     5  Zion  enjoys  her  monarch's  love. 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 

/  Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 

Built  on  his  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 


46 


PSALU  46,  Second  Part,  L.  U. 

Ood  reigns  in  Zion. 

f"      1   r  ET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice, 

-L'  Though  tyi-ants  rage,  and  kingdoms  rise : 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice, — 

>  The  nations  melt, — the  tumult  dies. 

m       2  From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores, 

He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease  ; 
<  "When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars, 

>  He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace. 

'p        3  "  Be  still — and  learn  that  I  am  God ; 
mf  I  '11  be  exalted  o'er  the  lands  ; 

I  will  be  known  and  feared  abroad ; 
But  still  my  throne  in  Zion  stands." 

8* 


90  PSALM  XLYI. 


/        4  0  Lord  of  hosts,  almighty  King !    ' 

While  we  so  near  thy  presence  dwell, 
Our  faith  shall  sit  secure,  and  sing 
Defiance  to  the  gates  of  hell. 


PSALM  46,  Third  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Refuge  and  Defence  of  the  Saints. 


46 

mf  1  p  OD  is  our  refuge  and  defence, 
vJ  In  trouble  our  unfailing  aid ; 
Secure  in  his  omnipotence, 

What  foe  can  make  our  souls  afraid  ? 

/       2  Yea,  though  the  earth's  foundations  rock, 
And  mountains  down  the  gulf  be  hurled, 
His  people  smile  amid  the  shock ; 

They  look  beyond  this  transient  world. 

mp     3  There  is  a  river  pure  and  bright. 

Whose  streams  make  glad  the  heavenly  plains, 
mf         Where,  in  eternity  of  Hght, 

The  city  of  our  God  remains. 

f       4  Built  by  the  word  of  his  command, 
With  his  unclouded  presence  blest, 
Firm  as  his  throne  the  bulwarks  stand ; 
>  There  is  our  home,  our  hope,  our  rest. 

mf     5  Thither  let  fervent  faith  aspire  ; 

Our  treasure  and  our  heart  be  there ; 
f  Oh !  for  a  seraph's  wing  of  fire  ! 

]^o ; — for  the  mightier  wings  of  prayer. 

6  We  reach  at  once  that  last  retreat, 

And  ranged  among  the  ransomed  throng, 
m  Fall  with  the  elders  at  his  feet, 

/  Whose  name  alone  inspires  their  song. 

Ar*  PSALM  46,  CM. 

4rU  Ood^  an  unfailing  Refuge, 

m       1  p  OD  is  our  refuge,  tried  and  proved, 

vJ  Amid  a  stormy  world  ; 
<  We  will  not  fear  though  earth  be  moved, 

f  And  hills  in  ocean  hurled. 

2  The  waves  may  roar,  the  mountains  shake, 
Our  comforts  shall  not  cease  ; 
The  Lord  his  saints  will  not  forsake ; 
The  Lord  will  give  us  peace. 


PSALMS  XLYI,  XL VII.  91 

dol     3  A  gentle  stream  of  hope  and  love 
To  us  shall  ever  flow  ; 
It  issues  from  his  throne  above ; 
mf  It  cheers  his  church  below. 

f       4  When  earth  and  hell  against  us  came, 
He  spake  and  quelled  their  powers : 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  still  the  same  ; 
The  God  of  grace  is  ours. 

A  r%  PSALM  46,  7s.  and  6s.  Peculiar. 

4rD  The  River  and  the  City  of  God. 

mf     1  "PROM  the  throne  of  God  there  springs 
Jl    a  pure,  a  crystal  stream ; 
Life  and  peace  and  joy  it  brings 

To  his  Jerusalem  : 
Rivers  of  refreshing  grace 

Through  the  sacred  city  flow, 
Watering  all  the  hallowed  place, 

Where  God  resides  below. 
2  God,  most  merciful,  most  high, 

Doth  in  his  Zion  dwell : 

<  Kept  by  him,  her  towers  defy 

/  The  strength  of  earth  and  heU: 

m  Guardian  of  the  chosen  race, 

Jesus  doth  his  church  defend : 
Saves  them  by  his  kindly  grace, 

And  saves  them  to  the  end. 

A  rf  PSALM  47,  L.  M. 

4cl  /  Praise  to  Christ,  the  King. 

f        1    TESUS,  the  Lord,  ascends  on  high ; 
^   He  reigns  in  glory  o'er  the  sky : 
Let  all  the  earth  its  offerings  bring, 
Exalt  his^name,  proclaim  him  Kinf . 
2  Wide,  through  the  world,  he  spreads  his  sway. 
And  bids  the  heathen  lands  obey, 
His  church,  with  willing  offerings,  greet, 

p  And  bend  submissive  at  her  feet. 

mf     3  His  reign  the  heathen  lands  shall  own ; 
His  holiness  secures  his  throne : 
And  earthly  princes  gather  round, 

<  Where  Christ,  the  mighty  God,  is  found. 
f       4  Princes  by  him  their  power  extend. 

Earth's  mightiest  kings  to  Jesus  bend; 


i 


92  PSALM  XLVII.  I 

He  bids  them  rule,  he  bids  them  die, — 
Himself  o'er  all  exalted  high. 


PSALM  47,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Jiscension  and  Reign  of  Christ. 


47 

/"      1  AH !  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
v/  To  God,  the  sovereign  King ; 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high  ; 

His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honor  sing ; — 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 
len     4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound ; 
m  Let  knowledge  lead  the  song ; 

Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 
5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne: — 
He  loved  that  ancient  race  ; 
mf         But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own ; 
The  heathen  taste  his  grace. 

A  ri  PSALM  47,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

4l  /  Christy  the  King. 

f"      1  "pXTOL  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  high, 
J-^  King  over  all  the  earth ; 
Exalt  his  triumph  to  the  sky, 
In  songs  of  sacred  mirth. 
ff       2  God  is  gone  up  with  loud  acclaim, 
And  trumpets'  tuneful  voice  ; 
Sing  praise,  sing  praises  to  his  name, 
Sing  praises,  and  rejoice. 
3  Sing  praises  to  our  God ;  sing  praise 
To  every  creature's  King : 
His  wondrous  works,  his  glorious  ways, 
All  tongues !  all  kindred !  sing. 
f       4  God  sits  upon  his  holy  throne, 
God  o'er  the  heathen  reigns ; 


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PSALMS  XL VII,  XL VIII.  93 

His  truth  througli  aU  the  world  is  known, — 
That  truth  his  throne  sustains. 

mf     6  Princes  around  his  footstool  throng, 

Kings  in  the  dust  adore  ; 
f  Earth  and  her  shields  to  God  belong  ; — 

Sing  praises  evermore. 

ATI  PSALM  47,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

TP  /  Christ  triumphant. 

f       1    A  RISE,  ye  jjeople  !  and  adore, — 
-^  Exulting  strike  the  chord ; 
Let  all  the  earth,  from  shore  to  shore, 
Confess  th'  almighty  Lord. 

ff''      2  Glad  shouts  aloud,  wide  echoing  round, 
Th'  ascending  God  proclaim ; 
Th'  angelic  choir  respond  the  sound, 
And  shake  creation's  frame. 

/       3  They  sing  of  death  and  hell  o'erthrown 
In  that  triumphant  hour  ; 
And  God  exalts  his  conquering  Son 
To  his  right  hand  of  power. 

ff"      4  Oh  !  shout,  ye  people  !  and  adore, — 
Exulting  strike  the  chord : 
Let  all  the  earth,  from  shore  to  shore, 
Confess  th'  almighty  Lord. 

PSALM  48,  First  Part,  S.  M. 

Safety  of  the  Church. 

mf     1  nREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
vJ  And  let  his  praise  he  great ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion  God  is  known, — 
A  refuge  in  distress  ; 
f  How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone, 

Through  all  her  palaces ! 

m       3  "When  kings  against  her  joined, 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there ; 
/  Ti  wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 

They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

m       4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen,  \ 


48 


94  PSALM  XLVIII. 


How  well  our  God  secures  tlie  fold, 
Where  liis  own  sheep  have  been. 

mp     5  In  every  new  distress, 

We  '11  to  his  house  repair  ; 
w?/         We  '11  think  upon  his  wondrous  grace, 

And  seek  deliverance  there. 


PSALM  48,  Second  Part,  S.  M. 

Oospcl   Worship  and  Order. 


48 

/        1  T?AE  as  thy  name  is  known, 

■T   The  world  declares  thy  praise ; 
Thy  saints,  0  Lord !  before  thy  throne, 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 

2  With  joy  let  Judah  stand 
On  Zion's  chosen  hill. 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

711       3  Let  strangers  walk  around 
The  city  where  w^e  dwell ; 
Compass  and  view  thy  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well ; — 

4  The  order  of  thy  house. 

The  worship  of  thy  court. 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise  ! 
mf  How  glorious  to  behold ! 

Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 

m        6  The  God  we  worship  now 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die  ; 
<  Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 

/  And  ours  above  the  sky. 


PSALM  48,  Us  and  8s. 

The  Beauty  and  Strength  of   Zion. 


48 

*''/     1  rjH !  great  is  Jehovah,  and  great  be  his  praise, 
\J  In  the  city  of  God  he  is  King ; 
Proclaim  ye  his  triumphs  in  jubilant  lays ; 
On  the  mount  of  his  holiness  sing. 

2  The  joy  of  the  earth,  from  her  beautiful  height, 
Is  Zion's  impregnable  hill ; 


PSALMS  XLIX,  L.  95 


iThe  Lord  in  her  temple  still  taketli  delight, 
God  reigns  in  her  palaces  still. 
is  Let  the  daughters  of  Judah  be  glad  for  thy  love, 
The  mountain  of  Zion  rejoice ; 
For  thou  wilt  establish  her  seat  from  above, 
{  Wilt  make  her  the  throne  of  thy  choice. 

i  4  Go,  walk  about  Zion,  and  measure  the  length, 

I  Her  walks  and  her  bulwarks,  mark  well ; 

I  Contemplate  her  palaces,  glorious  in  strength, 

*,  Her  towers  and  her  pinnacles  tell. 

\  5  Then  say  to  your  childi-en — "  Our  refuge  is  tried. 

This  God  is  our  God  to  the  end ; 
His  people  for  ever  his  counsels  shall  guide, 


PSALM  49,  C.  M. 

Death  and  the  Resurrection. 


\  f               His  arm  shall  for  ever  defend." 

j  49 

j  mp      1  TTE  sons  of  pride !  tliat  hate  the  just, 

*  -L    And  trample  on  the  poor, 

J  When  death  has  brought  you  down  to  dust, 

\  Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more. 

\  mf     2  The  last  great  day  shall  change  the  scene ; 

{  When  will  that  hour  appear  ? 

\  When  shall  the  just  revive,  and  reign 

*  O'er  all  that  scorned  them  here  ? 
'  m       3  God  will  my  naked  soul  receive, 

*  Called  from  the  world  away, 

/  And  break  the  prison  of  the  grave, 

\  To  raise  my  mouldering  clay. 

\  mf     4  Heaven  is  my  everlasting  home ; 

*  Th'  inheritance  is  sure  ; 

\  Let  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume, 

*  But  I  '11  repine  no  more. 

\  p-r^                             PSALM  50,  C.  M. 

*  kJ\J  The  last  Judgment. 

I  m       1  THE  Lord,  the  judge,  before  his  throne, 

I  i-   Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh  ; 

*  The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
{  And  near  the  western  sky. 

i  2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, — 

*  "  Judgment  will  ne'er  begin ;" 
I  No  more  abuse  his  long  delay, 

I  To  impudence  and  sin. 


96  PSALM  L. 


/       3  Throned  on  a  cloud,  our  God  sliall  come ; 

Bright  flames  prepare  his  way ; 
ff  Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm, 

Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 
/        4  Heaven  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 

Attending  angels  come. 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know,  and  fear 
—  His  justice  and  their  doom. 

m'p     5  "  But  gather  all  my  saints,"  he  cries, 

"  Who  made  their  peace  ^vith  God, 
By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice. 

And  sealed  it  with  his  blood. 
mf     6  "  Their  faith  and  works,  brought  forth  to  light, 

Shall  make  the  world  confess, 
My  sentence  of  reward  is  right ; 
/  And  heaven  adore  my  grace." 


PSALM  50,  8s,  7s,  and  4. 

Qod^  the  final  Judge. 


50 

/'       1  T  O  !  the  mighty  God  appearing, 
•L'  From  on  high  Jehovah  speaks ! 
Eastern  lands  the  summons  hearing. 

O'er  the  west  his  thunder  breaks : 
Earth  beholds  him : 

Universal  nature  shakes. 

2  Zion,  all  its  hght  unfolding, 

God  in  glory  shall  display : 
Lo  !  he  comes, — nor  silence  holding, 

Eire  and  clouds  prepare  his  way ; 
Tempests  round  him 

Hasten  on  the  dreadful  day. 

3  To  the  heavens  his  voice  ascending, 

To  the  earth  beneath  he  cries  : — 
"  Souls  immortal  now  descending. 

Let  the  sleeping  dust  arise ! 
Rise  to  judgment ; 

Let  my  throne  adorn  the  skies. 

4  "  Gather  first  my  saints  around  me, 

Those  who  to  my  covenant  stood ; 
mp         Those  who  humbly  sought  and  found  me, 

Through  the  dying  Saviour's  blood : 
f  Blest  Redeemer ! 

mp  Dearest  sacrifice  to  God !" 


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151 


PSALM  LI.  97 

/        5  Kow  the  heavens  on  high  adore  him, 
And  his  righteousness  declare  : 

Sinners  perish  from  before  him^ 
But  his  saints  his  mercies  share : 

Just  his  judgment ! 

*  len  God,  himself  the  judge,  is  there. 

PSALM  51,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

A  Penitent  pleading  for  Pardon. 

\    off     1  CHOW  pity,  Lord !  OLord!  forgive  j 

♦  ^  Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 

i  Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 

♦  May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

;  2  Oh !  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
*,  And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 

;  Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 

{  And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

\  3  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 

i  Against  thy  law,  against  thy  gi-ace : 

Lord  !  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear, 

j  4  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
\  I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  ; 

*  And,  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 

\  Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

\  5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord ! 

I  Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 

}  Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 

\  Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

\     p- 1  PSALM  51.  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

J      kJ  1.  JVative  and   Total  Depravity. 

I   p         IT  ORD  !  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 
I  J^  And  born  unholy  and  unclean  ; 

\  Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 

i  Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

of     2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death ; 
Thy  laAv  demands  a  perfect  heart. 
But  we  're  defiled  in  every  part. 
3  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop-branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

9 


98  PSALM  LI. 


mp     4  Jesus,  my  God !  thy  blood  alone 

Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow ; 

No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 
aff     5  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 

Nor  flesh  nor  soul,  hath  rest  or  ease  ; 

Lord !  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
<  And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 


PSALM  51,  Third  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Backslider^s  Supplication. 


51 

aff     1   A  THOU,  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry ! 
yj  Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within. 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

8  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Oast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight : 

<  Thy  holy  joys,  my  God !  restore, 
>           And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

aff     4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord  ! 
His  help  and  comfort  still  atford  ; 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

c  -f  PSALM  51,  Fourth  Part,  L.  M. 

«J  X  Returning  to  God, 

aff     1    A    BROICEN  heart,  my  God !  my  King ! 
-^  Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 
The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

2  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns,  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord !  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

8  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace  ; 
I  'U  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 

<  And  they  shall  praise  the  pard'ning  God. 


PSALM  LI.  99    { 


f       4  Oil !  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength,  and  righteousness. 

;r  1  PSALM  51,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

k)  X  Siin  confessed  and  Pardoned. 

aff     1  T  ORD !  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress, 
-Li  And  guilt,  before  thine  eyes ; 
xVgainst  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 
How  high  my  crimes  arise ! 

2  Cleanse  me,  O  Lord !  and  cheer  my  soul 

With  thy  forgiving  love ; 
Oh !  make  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
And  bid  my  pains  remove. 

3  Let  not  thy  Spirit  quite  depart, 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face  ; 
Create  anew  my  vicious  heart. 
<  And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 

m       4  Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known, 
Before  the  sons  of  men ; 
Backsliders  shall  address  thy  throne, 
And  turn  to  God  ao:ain. 


1  51 


PSALM  51,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Repentance  and  Faith  in  Christ. 

aff     1  A  GOD  of  mercy !  hear  my  call, 
\J  My  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall, 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace ; 
<  Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 

/  Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness. 

And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

m  3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 
\  For  sin  could  e'er  atone : 

{  The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 

*  Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul,  oppressed  with  sin's  desert. 
My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
An  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart. 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 


100  PSALMS  LI,  LII,  LIU.  i 


51 


PSALM  51,  S.  M. 

The  acceptable  Sacrifice. 

1  IVTO  offering  God  requires, 


IsTor  victims  please  his  eye ; 
<  Else  should  his  altars  blaze  with  fires, 

>  And  flocks  and  herds  should  die. 

p        3  The  humble,  contrite  breast. 

The  spirit's  broken  sighs, 
mp         Are  gifts  on  which  his  love  can  rest, 

Nor  will  the  Lord  despise. 
771       3  Thy  mercies  from  above, 

To  Zion,  Lord  !  extend  ; 
mp         Built  by  thy  power,  and  watched  by  love, 

Now  let  her  walls  ascend. 
4  Well-pleased,  thou  then  shalt  see 

Her  prayers  and  praise  arise ; 
Presented  at  the  throne  to  thee, 

Through  Christ,  our  sacrifice. 


52 


PSALM  52,  C.  M. 

The  Righteous  and  the   Wicked. 

m       1  TITHY  should  the  mighty  make  their  boast, 
* '    And  heavenly  grace  despise  ? 
In  their  own  arm  they  put  their  trust, 
And  fill  their  mouth  with  lies. 
/       2  Our  God  in  vengeance  shall  destroy, 
And  drive  them  from  his  face ; 
No  more  shall  they  his  church  annoy, 
Nor  find  on  earth  a  place. 
mf     3  But,  like  a  cultured  olive-grove, 
Dressed  in  immortal  green. 
Thy  children,  blooming  in  thy  love, 
Amid  thy  courts  are  seen. 
/        4  On  thine  eternal  grace,  O  Lord ! 
Thy  saints  shall  rest  secure, 
And  all,  who  trust  thy  holy  word, 
Shall  find  salvation  sure. 


53 


PSALM  53,  C.  M. 

The  foes  of  Zion. 


ARE  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools, 
Who  thus  devour  her  saints  \ 


PSALMS  LIV,  LY.  101 


Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rules, 
p  And  pities  her  complaints  ? 

m       2  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 

Of  armies  in  array ; 
mf         "When  God  has  first  despised  their  host, 

They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

m       3  Oh  !  for  a  word  from  Zion's  King, 

Her  captives  to  restore : 
/  Jacob  with  all  his  tribes  shall  sing, 

mp  And  Judah  weej)  no  more. 


54 


PSALM  54,  S.  P.  M. 

Prayer  for  Deliverance  from  Enemies. 

1  ]\TY  God !  preserve  my  soul ; 


Oh !  make  my  spirit  whole ; 
To  save  me,  let  thy  strength  appear ; 
Strangers  my  path  surround  ; 
Their  pride  and  rage  confound ; 
mf  And  bring  thy  great  salvation  near. 

m       2  Those,  who  against  me  rise, 
Are  aliens  from  the  skies ; 

They  |iate  thy  church  and  kingdom,  Lord  I 
They  mock  thy  fearful  name  ; 
They  glory  in  their  shame  ; 

Nor  heed  the  wonders  of  thy  word. 

mf     8  But,  O  thou  King  divine  ! 

My  chosen  friends  are  thine  ; 

The  men  that  still  my  soul  sustain ; 
mp         Wilt  thou  my  foes  subdue, 

Create  their  hearts  anew, 
p)  And  snatch  them  from  eternal  pain  ? 

mf     4  Escaped  from  every  woe. 
Oh  !  grant  me,  here  below, 

To  praise  thy  name  with  those  I  love  ; 
/  And  when,  beyond  the  skies, 

Our  souls  unbodied  rise. 

Unite  us  in  the  realms  above. 

PSALM  55,  C.  M. 

Ood,  our  Refuge. 

OGOD,  my  refuge  !  hear  my  cries, 
Behold  my  flowing  tears  ; 


102  PSALM  LV. 


For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise, 
And  triumph  in  my  fears. 

dol     2  Oh !  were  I  like  a  feathered  dove, 
And  innocence  had  wings, 

aff         I'd  fly,  and  make  a  long  remove, 
From  all  these  restless  tilings. 

3  Let  me  to  some  wild  desert  go. 
And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
"Where  storms  of  malice  never  blow, 
Temptations  never  come. 

m       4  By  morning  hght  I  '11  seek  his  face. 
At  noon  repeat  my  cry  ; 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  grace, 
ISTor  will  he  long  deny. 

mf     5  God  shall  preserve  my  soul  from  fear, 
Or  shield  me  when  afraid  ; 
Ten  thousand  angels  nmst  appear 
If  he  commands  their  aid. 

mp      6  I  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord, — 
The  Lord  sustains  them  all ; 

mf         My  courage  rests  upon  his  word, — 
That  saints  shall  never  fall. 


55 


PSALM  55,  S.  M. 

Daily  Devotion. 

m       1  T  ET  sinners  take  their  course, 

-i^  And  choose  the  road  to  death  : 
mf         But,  in  the  woi-ship  of  my  God, 
I  '11  spend  my  daily  breath. 

m       2  My  thoughts  address  his  throne. 
When  morning  brings  the  light, 
I  seek  his  blessing  every  noon. 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

aff     3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
O  my  eternal  God! 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise. 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 
And  no  sad  changes  feel. 
They  neither  fear,  nor  trust  thy  name, 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will. 


I  PSALMS  LV,  LVI.                     103    | 

I  m       5  But  I,  with  all  ray  cares,                                         } 

I  Will  lean  upon  the  Lord  ; 

I  I  '11  cast  my  burden  on  his  arm, 

I  And  rest  upon  his  word. 

I  mf     6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

\  The  children  of  his  love  : 

I  The  ground,  on  which  their  safety  stands, 

J  No  earthly  power  can  move. 


bb 


PSALM  55,  7s. 

Encouragement  for  the   Weak. 

t  mp      1   pAST  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 
\  yJ  Only  lean  upon  his  word ; 

♦  Thou  wilt  soon  have  cause  to  bless 

\  His  unchanging  faithfulness. 

t 

#  2  He  sustains  thee  by  his  hand, 
J  He  enables  thee  to  stand ; 

*t  Those,  whom  Jesus  once  hath  loved, 

\  From  his  grace  are  never  moved. 

*  mf     3  Heaven  and  earth  may  pass  away, 

♦  God's  free  grace  shall  not  decay ; 
t                 He  hath  promised  to  fulfill 

\  All  the  pleasure  of  his  will. 

*  4  Jesus !  guardian  of  thy  flock, 
\  Be  thyself  our  constant  rock ; 

I  <  Make  us,  by  thy  powerful  hand, 

*  /  Fii-m  as  Zion's  mountain  stand. 

J  ;-  n  PSALM  56,  C.  M. 

t  tJXj  Trusting  Ood  in  the  midst  of  Enemies. 

\  aff     1  A  THOU !  whose  justice  reigns  on  high, 
i  yj  And  makes  th'  oppressor  cease, 

I  Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 

J  To  vex,  and  break  my  peace ! 

J  mf     2  In  God,  most  holy,  just  and  true, 
J  I  have  reposed  my  trust ; 

'  Nor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do, — 

J  The  ofispring  of  the  dust. 

*  m       3  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me.  Lord ! 
\  <  Thou  shalt  receive  my  praise  ; 

♦  /  I  '11  sing, — "  How  faithful  is  thy  word ! 
{  How  righteous  all  thy  ways!" 


104  PSALM  LVII. 


J  m       4  Thou  hast  secured  my  soiil  from  death  ; 

*  Oh !  set  thy  servant  free, 

5  /  That  heart  and  hand,  and  hfe  and  breath, 

*  May  be  employed  for  thee. 

t 
t 

\     i^rf  PSALM  57,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

J      i[)  i  Praise  for  Protection,  Grace  and  Truth, 

'  mf     1  MY  Grod  !  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
J  M  Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown, 

J  mf         Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 

*  Till  the  dark  cloud  be  over-blown. 

'  mf     2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry, 

\  The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform  ; 

*t  He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky, 

\  And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  stonn. 

{  3  My  heart  is  fixed ;  my  song  shall  raise 

*  Immortal  honors  to  thy  name  ; 

*t   f  Awake,  my  tongue  !  to  sound  his  praise, — 

*  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

4  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky  ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
>  "When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

/       5  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God  I 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

p-rf  PSALM  57,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

^  I  Praise  to  the  Eternal  King. 

f"     1  'pTER:N'AL  God,  celestial  King  I 
Xli  Exalted  be  thy  glorious  name ; 
Let  hosts  in  heaven  thy  praises  sing, 
And  saints  on  earth  thy  love  proclaim. 

mf     2  My  heart  is  fixed  on  thee,  my  God ! 
I  rest  my  hope  on  thee  alone  ; 
I  '11  spread  thy  sacred  trutlis  abroad, 
To  all  mankind  thy  love  make  known. 

/"     3  Awake,  my  tongue !  awake,  my  lyi-e  ! 
With  morning's  earliest  dawn  arise ; 
To  songs  of  joy  my  soul  inspire, 
ff  And  swell  your  music  to  the  skies. 


»->^-v»-^^<^»« 


PSALMS  LVIII,  LIX.  105 

f        4  With  those  who  in  thy  gi-ace  abound, 
To  thee  I  '11  raise  my  thankful  voice ; 
While  every  land,  the  earth  around, 
Shall  hear,  and  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

^rQ  PSALM  58,  L.  P.  M. 

k)\D  Warning  to  Magistrates. 

m       1    JUDGES  !  who  rule  the  world  by  laws, 
0   Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause, 

2)  When  one  oppressed  before  you  stands  ? 

mf         Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor,^ 
And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure, 

While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your  hands  ? 

2  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew. 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too  ? 

High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  reigns ; 
Yet  ye  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad, 

To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chains. 

/        3  When  once  he  thunders  from  the  sky, 
Your  grandeur  melts,  your  titles  die, 

>  Your  power  is  crumbled  to  the  dust : 

<  As  empty  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rise, 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 

>  Your  hopes  shall  be  for  ever  lost. 

/       4  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford ; 

And  all  that  hear  shall  join  and  say, — 
"  Sure  there  's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 

>  A  God  that  hears  his  children  cry, 

<  And  will  their  sufferings  well  repay." 

;'Q  PSALM  59,  S.  P.  M, 

tJ  *J  Miserable  End  of  the   Wicked. 

*^'/     1  T/ITHEN"  God  in  wrath  shall  come, 

' '    To  tell  the  sinner's  doom, 
p  Wliat  anguish  shall  the  wicked  tear ! 

m  The  men  that  slight  his  name, 

That  boast  of  sin  and  shame, 

No  more  shall  ask — "  What  God  can  heai  ?" 

2  Thou  hearest,  omniscient  Lord ! 
Each  curse,  and  idle  word, 

Of  men  who  scoff  with  lips  profane ;  ■ 


106  PSALMS  LX,  LXI. 

I   p  And,  when  the  hand  of  death 

j  Shall  stop  their  impious  breath, 

i    >  Their  souls  shall  seek  for  peace  in  vain. 

\  aff     3  Oh !  how  will  sinners  need 

I  An  advocate  to  plead, 

i  Accepted  at  thine  awful  throne ! 

I  How,  in  that  solemn  hour, 

I  <  Would  faith's  transcendent  power 

*  Outweigh  aU  things  beneath  the  sun ! 

I   p        4  Yet  save  their  souls,  O  Lord  I 

*  Subdue  them  by  thy  word, 

i  Though  all  their  powers  oppose  thy  reign  ; 

I    mp         'Sow  may  thy  foes  submit, 
And  bow  beneath  thy  feet, 

Nor  let  them  read  thy  wrath  in  vain. 


60 


PSALM  60,  7s. 

Judgments  deprecated. 

aff     1  WHY,  O  God  \  thy  people  spurn  ? 
» »    Why  permit  thy  wrath  to  burn? 
God  of  mercy  !  turn  once  more, 
All  our  broken  hearts  restore. 

2  Thou  hast  made  our  land  to  quake, — 
Heal  the  breaches  thou  dost  make ; 
Bitter  is  the  cup  we  drink, — 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  sink. 

mf     S  Be  thy  banner  now  unfurled, 

Show  thy  truth  to  all  the  world ; 

<  Save  us.  Lord !  we  cry  to  thee, 
Lift  thine  arm — thy  chosen  free. 

mi:)     4  Give  us  now  relief  from  pain, — 
Human  aid  is  all  in  vain : 

<  We,  through  God,  shall  yet  prevail, 
He  will  help,  when  foes  assail. 


61 

/ 


PSALM  61,  C.  M. 

Ood,  a  Refuge  in  Trouble. 

1  TT^IL !  gracious  source  of  every  good, 
A-L  Our  Saviour  and  defence  ! 
Thou  art  our  glory,  and  our  shield, 
Our  help  and  confidence. 


I  PSALMS  LXI,  LXII.  107    j 

I  mp     2  Wlien  anxious  fears  disturb  the  breast,  j 

i  When  threatening  foes  are  nigh,  J 

\  To  thee  we  pour  our  deep  complaint,  \ 

I  To  thee  for  succor  fly.  * 

i  8  Jesus !  our  Lord,  our  only  hope,                             \ 

J  Before  thy  throne  we  bow ;                                  * 

\  mf         Thou  art  our  strength,  and  thou  the  rock 

♦  Whence  living  waters  flow. 

I     o  -I  PSALM  ei,  S.  M. 

\      OX  Safety  in  God. 

aff     1  "WHEN",  overwhelmed  with  grief, 
' '    My  heart  within  me  dies ; 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  Oh  !  lead  me  to  the  rock. 
That 's  high  above  my  head  ; 

And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence.  Lord ! 
<  For  ever  I  '11  abide ; 
mf         Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
>               The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

mf     4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 


62 


PSALM  62,  L.  M. 

God  alone  worthy  of  Confidence. 

aff     1  IVTY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone ; 

lU.  My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne  ; 

In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits,  , 

My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits.  | 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints !  in  all  your  ways,  j 

Pom-  out  your  hearts  before  his  face ;  i 

When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade,  \ 

mf         God  is  our  aU-sufficient  aid.  i 

m       8  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree,  | 

The  baser  sort  are  vanity ;  5 

Laid  in  the  balance,  both  appear  ; 

Light  as  a  puff  of  empty  air.  j 


I    108  PSALM  LXIII. 


4  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 
Nor  set  your  heart  on  glittering  dust ; 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke, 
And  not  believe  what  God  has  spoke  ? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declared, 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, — 

f  "  All  power  is  his  eternal  due ; 

He  must  be  feared  and  trusted  too." 

mf     6  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone; 

Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne : 
f  Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord  I 

Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

r^  q  PSALM  63,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

O  O  Adoption. 

mp     1  p  RE  AT  God !  indulge  my  humble  claim, 

vJ  Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
mf         The  glories,  that  compose  thy  name, 

Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise  I 
Thou  art  my  Father,  and  my  God  ; 
mp         And  I  am  thine,  by  sacred  ties, — 

Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

mf     3  "With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face ; 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there. 
And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

/        4  I  '11  lift  my  hands,  I  '11  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  spend  the  remnant  of  ray  days. 


PSALM  63,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

Seeking  God. 


63 

«#     1  0  GC>D  !  thou  art  my  God  alone  ; 

V  Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry ; — 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 
A  thirsty  land  whose  springs  are  dry. 

2  Oh  !  that  it  were  as  it  hath  been, 
When,  praying  in  the  holy  place, 
mf         Thy  power  and  glory  I  have  seen. 

And  marked  the  footsteps  of  thy  gi*ace. 


PSALM  LXIII.  109 


w       3  Yet,  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze, 
I  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God ! 
Thy  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways, 
I  safely  tread  where  thou  hast  trod. 

4  Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 
When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 
mf         Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light. 

Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

m       5  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love ; 

Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me ; 
mf         For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above. 

Or  what  on  earth  compared  with  thee  ? 


PSALM  63,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Morning  of  the  Lorcfs  Day. 


63 

mf     1  PARLY,  my  God !  without  delay, 
^  I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 
M}^  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

mp     2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 
Beneath  a  burning  sky. 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 

>  And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

/        3  I  Ve  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 
Through  all  thy  temple  shine ; 

m  My  God !  repeat  that  heavenly  hour. 

That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys. 
Can  my  best  passions  move ; 

>  Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
<  As  thy  forgiving  love. 

/        5  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 
I  '11  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  hps  to  sing. 


63 


PSALM  63,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Meditations  by  JVig-ht. 

'T  WAS  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 
1   I  thought  upon  thy  power ; 
I  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight. 
Amid  the  darkest  hour. 


10 


63 


^M^ 


110  PSALMS  LXIII,  LXIV. 

2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed, 
<  My  soul  arose  on  high  ; 

f  "  My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,"  I  said, 

"  Bring  thy  salvation  nigh." 
mf     3  My  spirit  labors  up  thy  hill. 

And  climbs  the  heavenly  road ; 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still, 
"While  I  pursue  my  God. 
4  Thy  mercy  stretches,  o'er  my  head, 
The  shadow  of  thy  wings  ; 
f  My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid ; 

My  tongue  awakes  and  sings. 

PSALM  63,  S.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  Ood. 

"Y  God  !  permit  my  tongue 
This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty  fainting  soul 

Thy  mercy  doth  implore  ; 

Not  travelers,  in  desert  lands, 

Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  For  life,  without  thy  love, 

No  relish  can  afibrd  ; 
mf         No  joy  can  be  compared  to  this, — 

To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 
m       4  In  wakeful  hours  at  night, 

I  call  my  God  to  mind ; 
I  think,  how  wise  thy  counsels  are, 

And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 
m       5  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies  ; 
And,  on  thy  watchful  providence. 

My  cheerful  hope  relies. 
mf     6  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 

My  soul  in  safety  keeps ; 
I  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 

And  he  supports  my  steps. 

r*A  PSALM  64,  L.  M. 

Utp  Protection  against  Enemies. 

mp     1  pEEATGod!  attend  to  my  complaint, 
VJ  Nor  let  my  drooping  spirit  faint ; 


PSALM  LXV.  Ill 


When  foes  in  secret  spread  the  snare, 
mf         Let  ray  salvation  be  thy  care. 

2  Thy  justice  and  thy  power  display, 
And  scatter  far  thy  foes  away  ; 
While  listening  nations  learn  thy  word, 

/  And  saints  triumphant  bless  the  Lord. 

3  Then  shall  thy  church  exalt  her  voice, 
And  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice ; 
By  faith  approach  thine  awful  throne, 
And  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

r*  ;-  PSALM  65,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

U  k)  Public  Prayer  and  Praise. 

mf     1  'PHE  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee, 

J-  My  God!  and  praise  becomes  thy  house; 
There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 
And  there  perform  their  public  vows. 
p        2  0  Thou,  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies. 
To  save  when  humble  sinners  pray ! 
mf         All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes. 
And  every  yielding  heart  obey. 
3  Blest  is  the  man,  whom  thou  shalt  choose, 
And  give  him  kind  access  to  thee ; 
Give  him  a  place  %vithin  thy  house. 
To  taste  thy  love  divinely  free. 
len     4  With  dreadful  glory,  God  fulfills 
m  What  his  afflicted  saints  request ; 

And  with  almighty  wrath  reveals 
His  love,  to  give  his  churches  rest. 
/       5  Then  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 

To  Zion's  hiU,  and  own  their  Lord ; 
The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 

Shall  see  the  Saviour's  name  adored. 


65 


PSALM  65,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Seasons  of  the   Year. 


n       1  AN"  God  the  race  of  man  depends, 
V  Far  as  the  earth's  remotest  ends ; 
At  his  command  the  morning  ray 
Smiles  in  the  east,  and  leads  the  day. 

]  2  Seasons  and  times  obey  his  voice ; 

I  The  evening  and  the  morn  rejoice, 

4-, 


112  PSALM  LXV. 


To  see  the  earth  made  soft  with  showers, 
Laden  with  fruit,  and  dressed  in  flowers. 

3  The  desert  grows  a  fruitful  field, 
Abundant  food  the  valleys  yield  ; 
The  valleys  shout  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  neighb'ring  hiUs  repeat  their  joys. 

4  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  power  divine, 
O'er  every  field  thy  glories  shine ; 
Through  every  month  thy  gifts  appear; 
Great  God !  thy  goodness  crowns  the  yeai\ 


65 


PSALM  65,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Worship  of  God  in  his   Temple. 

mf     1   DRAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord !  ^  for  thee ; 

X    There  shall  our  vows  be  paid ; 
mxy         Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray ; 

All  flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 
p        2  0  Lord  I  our  guilt  and  fears  prevail, 
m  But  pard'ning  grace  is  thine  ; 

<  And  thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill, 
mf  To  conquer  every  sin. 

m       3  Blest  ai-e  the  men,  whom  thou  wilt  choose 
To  bring  them  near  thy  face  ; 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thy  house, 
To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

4  In  answering  what  thy  church  requests, 

<  Thy  truth  and  terror  shine ; 

And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness 
m  Fulfill  thy  kind  design. 

5  Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see, 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just ; 
/  The  distant  isles  shall  fly  to  thee. 

And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 


65 


L 


PSALM  65,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

A  Psalm  for  the  Husbandman. 

1  p  OOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, 
vJ  Who  makes  the  earth  his  care. 
Visits  the  pastures  every  spring. 

And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers  raised  on  high, 

Pour  out,  at  his  command, 


^^ 


PSALM  LXV.  113 


Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

3  The  softened  ridges  of  the  field 
Permit  the  corn  to  spring, 
The  valleys  rich  provision  yield. 
And  cheerful  lab'rers  sing. 

mf     4  The  little  hills,  on  every  side, 
Eejoice  at  falling  shower?  ; 
The  meadows,  dressed  in  all  their  pride, 
dol  Perfume  the  air  with  flowers. 

mf     5  The  barren  clods,  refreshed  with  rain, 

Promise  a  joyful  crop  ; 
<  The  parching  grounds  look  green  again. 

And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 

mf     6  The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns ; 
How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
f  And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 

r»  ;r  PSALM  65,  TMrd  Part,  C.  M. 

U  k)  Ooodness  of  God  in  the  Seasons. 

f       1  '^p  IS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 

-*-  God  of  eternal  power ! 
mp         The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command, 
>  And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

771       2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad. 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine ; 
"When  clouds  distill  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  watery  treasures,  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  then*  fill, 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear ; 
mf        Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 


114  PSALMS  LXV,  LXVI. 


65 


PSALM  65,  7s. 

Praise  to  God  m  Zion. 

f        1  pRAISE  on  thee,  in  Zion's  gates, 
-T  Daily,  O  Jehovah  !  waits : 
Unto  thee,  who  hearest  prayer. 
Shall  the  tribes  of  men  repair. 

mp     2  Tliongh  with  conscious  guilt  oppressed^ 
\  On  thy  mercy  still  we  rest ; 

*  Thy  forgiving  love  display ! 

\    >  Take,  O  Lord  I  our  sins  away. 

*  m       8  Oh !  how  blessed  their  reward, 
I  Chosen  servants  of  the  Lord, 
\                 "Who  within  thy  courts  abide. 

With  thy  goodness  satisfied. 

mp     4  But  how  dire  thy  judgments  fell, — 

Saviour  of  thine  Israel ! 
<  "When  thy  people^s  cry  arose, — 

On  then-  proud  and  impious  foes  I 

\  f       5  By  thy  boundless  might  set  fast, 
t  Eise  the  mountains  firm  and  vast : 

*  Thou  canst  with  a  word  assuage 
I  Ocean's  wild  and  deafening  rage. 

\    mf     6  When  thy  signs  in  heaven  appear, 
\  Earth's  remotest  regions  fear ; 

And  the  bounties  of  thy  hand 
f  ilU  with  gladness  every  land^ 


PSALM  66,  L.  M. 

Praises  to  Christy  the  Saviour 


66 

/^^     1    TESUS  demands  the  voice  of  joy, — 

^   Loud  through  the  land  let  triumph  ring ; 
His  honors  should  your  songs  employ, — 
Let  gi-ateful  praises  hail  the  King. 

2  Shout  to  the  Lord, — adoring  own. 

Thy  works  thy  wondrous  might  disclose, 
Thine  arm  victorious  power  has  shown ; 
Thus  did  thy  cross  confound  thy  foes. 

p        Z  Low,  at  that  cross,  the  world  shall  bow, 
m  All  nations  shall  its  blessings  prove ; 

/  While  grateful  strains  in  concert  flow, 

To  sing  thy  power,  and  praise  thy  love. 


^>-v***'« 


PSALM  LXYI.  115 


/  4  Oh !  bless  our  God,  ye  nations  round  ! 

People  and  lands !  rehearse  his  name  ; 
ff  Let  shouts  of  joy  through  earth  resound, 

Let  every  tongue  his  praise  proclaim. 

i     /^  r^  PSALM  66,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

i      U  U  The  Ood  of  Providence. 

I   /  1  OING,  all  ye  nations  !  to  the  Lord, 
<  O  Sing  with  a  joyful  noise ; 

t  "With  melody  of  sound  record 

i  His  honors,  and  your  joys. 

I  2  Say  to  the  Power  that  shakes  the  sky — 
j  "  How  terrible  art  thou ! 

I    <  Sinners  before  thy  presence  fly, 

*  >  Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow." 

t    m  3  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry, 

*  -rrri   -it  i  t    ,i  n  t 


While  Israel  passed  the  flood ; 

mf  There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy, 

>  And  triumph  in  their  God. 

I  4  Through  watery  deeps  and  fiery  ways, 

I  We  march  at  thy  command, 

I  Led  to  possess  the  promised  place, 

J  By  thine  unerring  hand. 

j    /  5  Oh !  bless  our  God,  and  never  cease ; 

♦  Ye  saints !  fulfill  his  praise : 

*  He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace, 
I  And  guides  our  doubtful  ways. 


I  66 


PSALM  66,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Praise  ta  Ood  for  hearing  Prayer. 

1  "VrOW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid, 
iN    To  that  almighty  Power, 

Who  heard  the  long  requests  I  made, 
In  my  distressful  hour. 

2  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare. 

To  make  his  mercies  known ; 
Come,  ye  who  fear  my  God !  and  hear 
The  wonders  he  has  done. 

3  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 

I  sought  his  heavenly  aid  ; 
He  saved  my  sinking  soul  from  heU, 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 


116  PSALMS  LXVI,  LXVn. 

m       4  If  sin  lay  covered  in  my  heart, 

While  prayer  employed  my  tongue, 
The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard, 
Nor  I  his  praises  sung. 

/       5  But  God — his  name  be  ever  blessed ! — 

Has  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
>  Nor  turned  from  him  my  poor  request, 

mp  Nor  turned  his  heart  from  me. 


PSALM  66,  Third  Part  C.  M. 

Praises  to  Ood. 


66 

/       IT  IFT  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
-L'  Whose  breath  our  souls  inspired ; 
jf  Loud,  and  more  loud,  the  anthem  raise. 

With  grateful  ardor  fired. 

/       2  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
Whose  goodness,  passing  thought. 
Loads  every  moment,  as  it  flies. 
With  benefits  unsought, 

3  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise. 

From  whom  salvation  flows. 
Who  sent  his  Son,  our  souls  to  save 
From  everlasting  woes. 

4  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

For  hope's  transporting  ray, 
>  Which  lights,  through  darkest  shades  of  death, 

f  To  realms  of  endless  day. 

nry  PSALM  67,  C.  M. 

O  I  Prayer  for  the  Enlargement  of  the   Church. 

mf     1  CHINE  on  our  land,  Jehovah !  shine, 
^^  With  beams  of  heavenly  grace ; 
Reveal  thy  power  through  all  our  courts. 
And  show  thy  smiling  face. 

2  When  shall  thy  name,  from  shore  to  shore, 
Sound  all  the  earth  abroad, 
And  distant  nations  know,  and  love, 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God  ? 

/       3  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands ! 
Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice ; 
Let  every  tongue  exalt  his  praise. 
And  every  heart  rejoice. 


>»»»»»»»»*» 


PSALM  LXVII.  117 


T 


mf     4  Earth  shall  obey  her  Maker's  will 
And  yield  a  full  increase ; 
Our  God  will  crown  his  chosen  land, 
>  With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 

m       0  God,  the  Eedeemer,  scatters  round 

His  choicest  favors  here, 
<  While  the  creation's  utmost  bound 

/  Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 

n  rv  PSALM  67,  S.  M. 

\J  I  The  Conquest  of  all  J^ations. 

^0  bless  thy  chosen  race, 
In  mercy.  Lord!  incline  ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face 
On  all  thy  saints  to  shine ; 

mf     2  That  so  thy  wondi'ous  way 

May  through  the  world  be  known  ; 
While  distant  lands  their  homage  pay, 
And  thy  salvation  own. 

/        3  Oh  !  let  them  shout  and  sing, 
in  Dissolved  in  pious  mirth ; 

For  thou,  the  righteous  judge  and  king, 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

4  Let  differing  nations  join 
To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
/  Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord !  combine 

To  praise  thy  glorious  name. 


67 


PSALM  67,  7s. 

Praise  from  all  JVations. 

OD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace ! 
Show  the  brightness  of  thy  face ; 
Shine  upon  us.  Saviour  !  shine  ; 
Fill  thy  church  with  light  divine ; 
And  thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 


^G' 


nf     2  Let  the  people  praise  thee.  Lord! 

Be  by  all  that  live  adored ; 

Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing, 

Glory  to  their  Saviour  King ; 
n  At  thy  feet  their  tribute  pay. 

And  thy  holy  will  obey.  : 


118  PSALM  LXVIII. 


/       3  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  Lord ! 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford ; 
God  to  man  his  blessing  give ; 
Man  to  God  devoted  live ; 
All  below  and  all  above, 
One  in  joy,  in  light,  in  love. 

n  o  PSALM  68,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

U  O  The  majesty  of  Oud. 

f"      1  irmGDOMS  and  thrones  to  God  belong; 

J^  Crown  him,  ye  nations !  in  your  song ; 

His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse ; 

His  honors  shall  enrich  your  verse. 
2  He  rides,  and  thunders  through  the  sky ; 

His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  on  high ; 

Sing  to  his  name,  ye  sons  of  grace  ! 

Ye  saints  !  rejoice  before  his  face. 
8  He  breaks  the  captives'  heavy  chain, 

And  pris'ners  see  the  light  again ; 
mp         But  rebels,  who  dispute  his  will, 

Shall  dwell  in  chains  and  darkness  still. 
/        4  Proclaim  him  King,  pronounce  him  blest ; 

He  's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest : 
O         When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 
/  God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

r»  Q  PSALM  68,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

v)  O  Chrises  Ascension. 

f        IT  ORD  !  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
^  Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky  ; 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 
2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 

More  glorious,  when  the  Lord  was  there ; 

len         "While  he  pronounced  his  dreadful  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

/        3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell. 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives,  led. 
4  Raised  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  the  promised  Spirit  down, 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel-men. 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 


69 


PSALMS  LXIX,  LXX.  119 

PSALM  69,  L.  M. 

The  Sufferings  of  Christ. 

aff     1  TVEEP  in  our  hearts,  let  us  record 
-L'  The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord ; 
Behold  the  rising  hillows  roll, 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul ! 

m       2  Yet,  gracious  God !  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  hlessing  prove  ; 

p  Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 

Atoned  for  sins  that  we  had  done. 

3  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
m  The  honors  of  thy  law  restored ; 

<  His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
>           And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

aff     4  Oh !  for  his  sake,  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live : 

<  The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 

/  Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame. 

PSALM  69,  C.  M. 

Sufferings  of  Christ  for  Sinners, 

m       1  Tj^ATHER !  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace, 

-T    I  bless  my  Saviour's  name  ; 

He  brought  salvation  for  the  poor,    v 
mp  And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

<  2  His  deep  distress  hath  raised  us  high ; 
m  His  duty  and  his  zeal 

Fulfilled  the  law,  which  mortals  broke, 
And  finished  all  thy  will. 

mf     3  Zion  is  thine,  most  holy  God ! 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates  , 
And  glory,  purchased  by  his  blood, 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 

/       4  Let  heaven,  and  all  that  dwell  on  high, 
To  God  their  voices  raise  ; 
TVhile  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky, 
And  join  t'  advance  his  praise. 


69 


PSALM  70,  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Chrisfs  Presence, 


70 

/       1  AH !  haste,  with  every  gift  inspired, 

v/  With  glory,  truth,  and  grace  attired, 


120  PSALMS  LXX,  LXXI. 

Thoii  Star  of  heaven's  eternal  morn ! 
Thou  Sun,  whom  beams  divine  adorn ! 

2  Assert  the  honor  of  thy  name, 

And  fill  thy  foes  with  fear  and  shame ; 
To  help  thy  chosen  sons  appear, 
And  show  thy  power  and  glory  here. 

3  Let  saints  be  glad  before  thy  face. 

And  grow  in  love,  and  truth,  and  grace  ; 
Thy  church  shall  blossom  in  thy  sight, 
X         Yield  fruits  of  peace  and  pure  delight. 

m       4  Oh !  hither,  then,  thy  footsteps  bend ; 
mf         Swift  as  a  roe,  from  hills  descend  ; 
f  Shine,  like  the  Sabbath's  cheerful  ray, 

Till  life  unfolds  eternal  day. 

^^  PSALM  70,  7s. 

I  yj  Prayer  in  Darkness. 

aff     1  ITASTEN,  Lord !  to  my  release, 
aI  Haste  to  help  me,  O  my  God ! 
Foes,  like  armed  bands,  increase ; 
Turn  them  back  the  way  they  trod. 

2  Dark  temptations  round  me  press, 
Evil  thoughts  my  soul  assail ; 
Doubts  and  fears,  in  my  distress. 
Rise,  till  flesh  and  spirit  fail. 

m       3  Those  that  seek  thee  afiall  rejoice  ; 
I  am  bound  with  misery ; 
Yet  I  make  thy  law  my  choice  ; 
mp  Turn,  my  God !  and  look  on  me. 

4  Thou  mine  only  helper  art. 

My  redeemer  from  the  grave ; 
f  Strength  of  my  desiring  heart ! 

Do  not  tarry,  haste  to  save. 

PSALM  71,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

The  aged  Saint's  Reflection  and  Hope. 

1  MY  God !  my  everlasting  hope  ! 
^^  I  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 
Thy  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up. 

And  strengthened  all  my  youth. 

2  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen, 
Eepeated  every  year ; 


71 


J 


PSALM  LXXI.  121 


Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

mjp     3  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  dechnes, 

When  hoary  hairs  arise  ; 
<  And  round  me  let  thy  glories  shine, 

>  Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

m       4  Then,  in  the  hist'ry  of  my  age,  \ 

When  men  review  my  days,  j 

They  '11  read  thy  love  in  every  page,  \ 

f  In  every  line — thy  praise.  \ 

ri  1  PSALM  71,  Second  Part,  C.  M.  | 

/   JL  Praise  to  the  Saviour.  t 

mf     1  MY  Saviour !  my  almighty  Friend ;  | 

iTl  When  I  begin  thy  praise,  J 

Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, — 

The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust ; 

Thy  goodness  I  adore ; 
And,  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road ; 
And  march,  with  courage,  in  thy  strength, 
To  see  my  Father  God. 

mf     4:  When  I  am  filled  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
on  I  '11  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness, 

And  mention  none  but  thine. 

/        5  How  will  my  hps  rejoice  to  tell 
The  vict'ries  of  my  King ! 
My  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell. 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

6  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers ! 
With  this  delightful  song, 
I  '11  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long. 


71 


^G 


PSALM  71,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

Sustaining  Grace  implored. 

^OD  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth ! 
^  The  guide  of  all  my  days. 


11 


122  PSALMS  LXXI,  LXXII. 

I  have  declared  thy  heavenly  truth, 
And  told  thy  wondrous  ways. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  ray  hoary  hairs, 
And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years. 
If  God,  my  strength,  depart  ? 

mf     3  Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

To  tlie  surviving  age, 
m,  And  leave  a  savor  of  thy  name, 

When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

^        4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 
Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
Oh  !  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
<  Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love. 


|71 

PSALM  71,  S.  M. 

Early  Instruction. 

mf 

1  THE  praises  of  my  tongue 
J-  I  offer  to  the  Lord, 
That  I  was  taught  and  learned  so  yonng. 
To  read  his  holy  word. 

Wip 

2  Dear  Lord !  this  book  of  thine 
Informs  me  where  to  go. 
For  grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin. 
And  make  me  holy  t«>o. 

m 

3  Oh  i  may  thy  Spirit  teach, 

And  make  my  heart  receive. 
Those  truths  which  all  thy  servants  preach, 
And  all  thy  saints  beheve. 

mf 

4  Then  shall  I  praise  the  Lord, 
In  a  more  cheerful  strain. 
That  I  was  taught  to  read  his  word, 
And  have  not  learned  in  vain. 

72 

PSALM  72,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Kingdom  of  Christ. 

mf 
f 

1  p  REAT  God !  whose  universal  sway 
vJ  The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey, 
Now  give  the  kingdom  to  thy  Son ; 
Extend  his  power,  exalt  his  throne. 

dol 

2  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down ; 

PSALM  LXXII.  123 


Hi8  grace,  on  fainting  souls,  distills, 
Like  heavenly  dew,  on  thirsty  hills. 

>  3  The  heathen  lands,  that  lie  beneath 
p  The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 
m           Revive  at  his  first  dawning  light ; 

And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 
/'        4  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 

Dressed  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise; 

<  Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne, 
/  Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

rf  C)  PSALM  72,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

I  /^  Christ''s  Kingdom,  among  the  Gentiles. 

f"  1  TESUS  shall  reign,  where'er  the  sun 
^  Does  his  successive  journeys  run ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 

>  Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 
/       2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 

And  endless  praises  crown  his  head; 
mp         His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 

"With  every  morning  sacrifice. 
mf     3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 

Dwell  on  his  love,  with  sweetest  song ; 

And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 

Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 
4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns  ; 

<  The  pris'ner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains ; 

>  The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

m  And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

f        6  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  bring 

Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 

Angels  descend  Avith  songs  again, 
<ff       And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

PSALM  72,  7s  and  6s. 

The  Blessings  of  Christ'' s  Kingdom, 


72 

f  1  TTAIL  to  the  Lord's  anointed, 
-CI  Great  David's  greater  Son 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression. 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 


T  124 

PSALM  LXXII. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 

> 

To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

< 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 

> 

To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

mjp 

Their  darkness  turn  to  Ught, 

Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

j 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

/ 

3  He  shall  come  down,  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 

t 

And  love,  and  joy,  like  flowers. 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth : 

Before  him,  on  the  mountains. 

< 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 

f 

And  righteousness,  in  fountains. 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 

His  kingdom  still  increasing, — 

A  kingdom  without  end : 

The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 

His  name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

> 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 

72 

PSALM  72,  7s. 

The  Reign  of  Christ. 

/ 

1  TTASTEN,  Lord  !  the  glorious  time, 
-tl  When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 

Every  nation,  every  clime. 

Shall  the  gospel-call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  his  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  his  name  adore  ; 

Sata»n  and  his  host,  o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

mp 

3  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease. 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain ; 

mf 

Righteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 

f 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord ; 

Ever  praise  his  glorious  name ; 

All  his  mighty  acts  record ; 

All  his  wondrous  love  proclaim.                          | 

PSALM  LXXIIL  125 


ryO  FSALH73,  L.  M. 

I  O  Awful  Result  of  the  Sinner's  Prosperity. 

mp     IT  ORD  !  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, 
■L^  To  mourn  and  murmur  and  repine, 
To  see  the  wicked,  placed  on  high, 

<  In  pride  and  robes  of  honor,  shine ! 

aff     2  But,  Oh !  their  end,  their  dreadful  end ! 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so ; 

<  On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
f  And  fiery  bUlows  roll  below. 

m       3  Their  fancied  joys, — how  fast  they  flee ! 
Just  like  a  dream  when  man  awakes ; 
>  Their  songs  of  softest  harmony, 

w  Are  but  a  prelude  to  their  plagues. 

4  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 
mp  Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood  ; 

<  Lord !  't  is  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
/  My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 


73 


PSALM  73,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Ood^  our  Portion^  here  and  hereafter. 

mp     1  r\  OD !  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
VJ  My  help  for  ever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 

>  TVhen  sinking  in  despair. 

mp     2  Thy  counsels,  Lord!  shall  guide  my  feet, 
Through  this  dark  wilderness : 

m  Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 

To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

mp     3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 
'T  would  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And,  while  this  earth  is  ray  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 
And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint? 
/  God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 

The  strength  of  every  saint. 

m       6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God ! 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
/  My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad. 

And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 


126  PSALM  LXXIII. 


73 


PSALM  73,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

The  End  of  the   Wicked. 


m       1  \[0W  I  'm  convinced,  the  Lord  is  kind 
1 1    To  men  of  heart  sincere  ; 
Yet  once  my  foohsh  thoughts  repined, 
And  bordered  on  despair. 

2  I  gi'ieved  to  see  the  wicked  thrive, 
And  spoke  with  angry  breath, — 

"  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live ! 
How  peaceful  is  their  death  !" 

3  Yet,  while  my  tongue  indulged  complaints, 
I  felt  my  heart  reprove  ; — 

"  Sure  I  shall  thus  offend  thy  saints, 
And  grieve  the  men  I  love." 

4  But  still  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard. 
The  conflict  too  severe, 

Till  I  retired  to  search  thy  word. 
And  learn  thy  secrets  there. 

mf     5  There,  as  in  some  prophetic  glass, 
I  saw  the  sinner  sit, 
High  mounted  on  a  slippery  place, 
Beside  a  fiery  pit. 

6  I  heard  the  wretch  profanely  boast, 
/  Till  at  thy  frown  he  fell ; 

;    >  His  honors  in  a  dream  were  lost, 

p  And  he  awoke  in  hell. 


II 


73 


PSALM  73,  S.  M. 

The  Mystery  of  Providence. 

1  CURE,  there 's  a  righteous  God, 
O  ISTor  is  rehgion  vain  ; 

Though  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloud. 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 

2  I  saw  the  wicked  rise. 

And  felt  my  heart  repine, 
While  haughty  fools,  with  scornful  eyes. 
In  robes  of  honor  shine. 

3  The  tumult  of  my  thought 

Held  me  in  hard  suspense. 
Till  to  thy  house  my  feet  were  brought. 
To  learn  thy  justice  thence. 


PSALMS  LXXIV,  LXXV.  127 

mf     4  Thy  word,  with  light  and  power, 
Did  my  mistake  amend ; 
I  viewed  the  sinners'  life  before, 

>  But  here  I  learned  their  end. 

'p        5  On  what  a  slippery  steep 

The  thoughtless  wretches  go  ! 
<  And  Oh !  that  dreadful  fiery  deep, 

>  That  waits  their  fall  below  ! 

p        6  Lord  !  at  thy  feet  I  bow ; 

My  thoughts  no  more  repine  ; 
mf         I  call  my  God  my  portion  now, 

And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 


PSALM  74,  C.  M. 

The  Church  in  Affliction. 


74 

a^     1  TIJILL  God  for  ever  cast  us  off? 
' '    His  wrath  for  ever  smoke 
Against  the  people  of  his  love, — 
His  little  chosen  flock  ? 

2  Think  of  the  tribes,  so  dearly  bought 

With  their  Redeemer's  blood ; 
Nor  let  thy  Zion  be  forgot, 
"Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 

3  Oh  !  come  to  our  relief  in  haste ; 

Aloud  our  ruin  calls  ; 
See,  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 
Is  made  within  thy  walls ! 

4  And  still,  to  heighten  our  distress. 

Thy  presence  is  withdrawn  ; 
Thy  wonted  signs  of  power  and  grace — 
Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 

5  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  om*  grief, 

But  all  in  silence  mourn ; 
Nor  know  the  times  of  our  relief, — 
The  hour  of  thy  return. 

fy  fr  PSALM  75,  L.  M. 

I  tj  Power  and  Government  from  God. 

f       1  TO  thee,  most  Holy  and  most  High ! 

J-  To  thee  we  bring  our  thankful  praise ; 
Thy  works  declare  thy  name  is  nigh, — 
Thy  works  of  wonder  and  of  grace. 


128  PSALMS  LXXVI,  LXXVII. 

m       2  Let  haughty  sinners  sink  their  pride  ; 
Nor  lift  so  high  their  scornful  head ; 
But  lay  their  foolish  thoughts  aside, 

And  own  the  powers  that  God  hath  made. 

3  Such  honors  never  come  by  chance, 
Nor  do  the  winds  promotion  blow ; 
<  'T  is  God,  the  judge,  doth  one  advance; 

>  'T  is  God  that  lays  another  low. 

mf     4  Now  shall  the  Lord  exalt  the  just, 

And,  while  he  tramples  on  the  proud, 
And  lays  their  glory  in  the  dust, 
/  Our  lips  shall  sing  his  praise  aloud. 


76 


PSALM  76,  C.  U. 

OocTs  Destruction  of  hia  ancient  Foes. 

m       1  TN  Judah,  God  of  old  was  known ; 
-i-  His  name  in  Israel  great ; 
In  Salem  stood  his  holy  throne, 
And  Zion  was  his  seat. 

2  Among  the  praises  of  his  saints. 
His  dwelling  there  he  chose  ; 
There  he  received  their  just  complaints 
Against  their  haughty  foes. 

mf     3  At  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God ! 
What  haughty  monarchs  fell ; 
Who  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  rod  ? 
Thy  vengeance  who  can  tell  ? 

4  What  power  can  stand  before  thy  sight. 
When  once  thy  wrath  appears  ? 
When  heaven  shines  round  with  dreadful  light, 

>  The  earth  lies  still  and  fears. 

mf  5  When  God,  in  his  own  sovereign  ways, 

>  Comes  down  to  save  th'  oppressed, 
mf        The  wrath  of  man  shall  work  his  praise, 
m              And  he  '11  restrain  the  rest. 


PSALM  77,  C.  M. 

Despondency  overcome. 


77 

a/f     1  TO  God  I  cried  with  mournful  voice, 
A  I  sought  his  gracious  ear ; 
In  the  sad  day  when  trouble  rose, 
And  filled  my  heart  with  fear. 


I  »»»%»»%»»%%< 


PSALM  LXXVII.  129 


2  Will  he  for  ever  cast  me  off? 
His  promise  ever  fail  ? 
Has  he  forgot  his  tender  love  ? 
Shall  anger  still  prevail  ? 

mp     8  But  I  forbid  this  hopeless  thought, 
p  This  dark,  despairing  frame, 

m  Remembering  what  thy  hand  hath  -WTCUght, 

Thy  hand  is  still  the  same. 

4  I  '11  think  again  of  all  thy  ways, 

And  talk  thy  wonders  o'er, — 
Thy  wonders  of  recovering  grace, 
"When  flesh  could  help  no  more. 

5  Grace  dwells  with  justice  on  the  throne  ; 

And  men  who  love  thy  word 
Have,  in  thy  sanctuary,  known 
The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 

j-vo'  PSALM  77,  7s  and  6s. 

#    /  Seeking  Ood  in  Affliction. 

aff     1  TN"  time  of  tribulation, 

-I-  Hear,  Lord !  my  feeble  cries ; 
"With  humble  supplication, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies ; 
My  heart  with  grief  is  breaking. 

Scarce  can  my  voice  complain ; 
Mine  eyes,  with  tears  kept  waking. 

Still  watch  and  weep  in  vain. 

2  The  days  of  old,  in  vision. 

Bring  banished  bliss  to  view  ; 
The  years  of  lost  fruition 

Their  joys  in  pangs  renew  ; 
Eemembered  songs  of  gladness. 

Through  night's  lone  silence  brought, 
Strike  notes  of  deeper  sadness, 

And  stu-  desponding  thoughts. 

3  Hath  God  cast  off  for  ever  ? 

Can  time  his  truth  impair  ? 
His  tender  mercy  never 

Shall  I  presume  to  share  ? 
Hath  he  his  loving-kindness 

Shut  up  in  endless  wrath  ? 
No  ;  this  is  my  own  blindness, 

That  cannot  see  his  path. 


130  PSALMS  LXXVIII,  LXXIX. 

m       4  Thy  way  is  in  great  waters, 

Thy  footsteps  are  not  known : 
Let  Adam's  sons  and  daughters 

Confide  in  thee  alone  : 
Thy  deeds,  O  Lord !  are  wonder  ; 
Holy  are  all  thy  ways : 
<  The  secret  place  of  thunder 

/  Shall  utter  forth  thy  praise. 


78 


PSALM  78,  C.  M. 

The   Works  of  God  recounted  to  Posterity. 

m       IT  ET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds, 
-L^  Which  God  performed  of  old ; 
"Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

mf  2  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known, — 
His  works  of  power  and  grace ; 

m  And  we  '11  convey  his  wonders  down, 

Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  theirs, 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands ; 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works, 
But  practice  his  commands. 


79 


FSALU  79,  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Israel. 

mf     1    A  RISE,  great  God !  and  let  thy  grace 
ii  Shed  its  glad  beams  on  Israel's  race ; 
Restore  the  long-lost,  scattered  band, 
Recall  them  to  their  native  land. 

2  Their  misery  let  thy  mercy  heal ; 
Their  trespass  hide,  their  pardon  seal ; 
O  God  of  Israel !  hear  our  prayer, 
And  grant  them  still  thy  love  to  share. 

3  Thy  quickening  Spirit  now  impart. 
And  wake  to  joy  each  grateful  heart ; 
While  Israel's  rescued  tribes,  in  thee. 
Their  bhss  and  full  salvation  see. 


80 


PSALMS  LXXX,  LXXXI.  131 

PSALM  80,  L.  M. 

Prayer  in  Declension. 

mf     1  p  REAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel ! 

vJ     Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  lead  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep. 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep ; — 

>       2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now  ; 

m  Shine  from  on  high  and  guide  us  through ; 

Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore  ; 
O         We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 

mp     3  Hast  thou  not  planted,  with  thy  hand, 

A  lovely  vine  in  this  our  land  ? 
mf         Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round. 

And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground  ? 

4  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot, 
And  bless  the  nations  with  the  fruit ! 
p  But  now,  O  Lord !  look  down  and  see 

Thy  mourning  vine — that  lovely  tree. 

aff     5  Return,  almighty  God  !  return, 

Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn: 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore ; 

O         We  shall  be  saved,  and  sigh  no  more. 


81 


PSALM  81,  S.  M. 

Warning  to  Ood's  People. 

f       1  CING  to  the  Lord  aloud, 

0  And  make  a  cheerful  noise  ; 

God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour  God ; 
Let  Israel  hear  his  voice  : — 

m       2  "  From  vile  idolatry 

Preserve  my  worship  clean ; 

1  am  the  Lord  who  set  thee  free 

From  slavery  and  from  sin. 

mf     3  "  Stretch  thy  desires  abroad, 
And  I  '11  supply  them  well ; 

m  But,  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 

If  Israel  will  rebel ; — 

4:  "  I  '11  leave  them,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 
And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  road  ; — 
'T  is  their  own  chosen  way. 


k^^^^-^  ^ 


82 


132  PSALMS  LXXXII,  LXXXIII. 

mi)     5  "  Yet,  Oh  !  tliat  all  my  saints 
Would  hearken  to  my  voice ; 
Soon  I  would  ease  their  sore  complaints, 
<  And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

mf     6  "  While  I  destroyed  their  foes, 
I  'd  richly  feed  my  flock, 
And  they  should  taste  the  stream,  that  flo^w'-s 
f  From  their  eternal  rock." 

PSALM  82,  L.  M. 

God,  the  Supreme  Ruler. 

mf     1    A  MOISTG  th'  assemblies  of  the  great, 
m  -^  A  gredter  ruler  takes  his  seat ; 

The  God  of  heaven,  as  judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth,  and  all  their  ways. 

2  Why  will  ye,  then,  frame  wicked  laws  ? 
Or  why  support  th'  unrighteous  cause? 
AVhen  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor, 
That  sinners  vex  the  saints  no  more? 

3  They  know  not,  Lord !  nor  will  they  know ; 
Dark  are  the  ways  in  which  they  go  ; 
Their  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain, 

X         For  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  men. 

/"       4  Arise,  O  Lord !  and  let  thy  Son 
Possess  his  universal  throne. 
And  rule  the  nations  with  his  rod ; 
He  is  our  judge,  and  he  our  God. 


83 


PSALM  83,  S.  M. 

Ood  arising  to  subdue  Opposers. 

m        1    A  ND  will  the  God  of  grace 
-^  Perpetual  silence  keep  ? 
The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace, 
And  let  his  vengeance  sleep  ? 

/        2  Awake,  almighty  God  ! 

Assume  thy  sovereign  sway ; 
Before  thy  throne  bid  sinners  bow, 
And  yield  their  hearts  to  thee. 

fieri  3  Then  shall  the  nations  know. 

That  glorious  dreadful  word — 
Jehovah — is  thy  name  alone. 
And  thou  the  sovereign  Lord. 


84 


PSALM  LXXXIY.  laS 

PSALM  84,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Pleasure  of  public   Worship. 

m       1  XJOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

-tl  0  Lord  of  hosts !  thy  dwellings  are ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints, 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode, 

<  My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God  ; 
mf         My  God !  my  King !  Avhy  should  I  be 

So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ? 

3  Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty  ; 

/  Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 

And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

m       4  Blest  are  the  souls,  who  find  a  place 

Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace  ; 
>  There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 

<  And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

/        5  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length ; 
Till  all  before  th}"  face  appear. 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 


84 


PSALM  84,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

Public    Worship ;   or.,  Grace  and  Olory. 

f       in  BEAT  God !  attend,  Avhile  Zion  sings 

vT  The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs  ; 
To  spend  one  day,  with  thee  on  earth. 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

m        2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 

Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace ! 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day ; 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too  ; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
N"o  real  good  from  upright  souls. 


12 


I    134  PSALM  LXXXIV. 


84 


PSALM  84,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

The  House  of  Ood. 


w 


Y  soul !  how  lovely  is  the  place,  | 

To  which  thy  God  resorts !  | 

\    mf         'T  is  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face,  j 

I  Though  in  his  earthly  courts,  | 

\    f        2  There  the  great  monarch  of  the  skies  : 

\                     His  saving  power  displays,  | 

And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes,  ; 

m               With  kind  and  quickening  rays.  \ 

3  With  his  rich  gifts,  the  heavenly  Dove  | 
Descends  and  fills  the  place  ;  \ 

While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love,  \ 

And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God !  thy  words  declare 
The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 

And  still  Ave  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
/  And  sing  thy  praises  still. 

\    Q  4  PSALM  84,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

\     04r  Absence  from  the  Sanctuary. 

mp     1  A  LORD !  my  heart  cries  out  for  thee, 
w  While  far  from  thine  abode  ; 
When  shall  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  ? 

2  To  sit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye. 
And  hear  thy  gracious  voice. 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity, 
Employed  in  carnal  joys. 

8  Lord !  at  thy  threshold  I  would  wait. 
While  Jesus  is  within, 
mf         Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  state. 
Or  live  in  tents  of  sin. 

4  Could  I  command  the  spacious  land. 
And  the  more  boundless  sea, 
<  For  one  blest  hour  at  thy  right  hand, 

/  I  'd  give  them  both  away. 

Q  A  PSALM  84,  First  Part,  H.  M. 

G^  Longing  for  the  House  of  Ood. 

mf     1  T  ORD  of  the  worlds  above ! 

Ju  How  pleasant,  and  how  fair, 


35  f 


PSALM  LXXXIY.  135 

Tlie  dwellings  of  thy  love, 

Thine  earthly  temples  are ! 
To  thine  abode 

My  heart  aspires, 

With  warm  desires  , 

To  see  my  God.  i 

2  Oh !  happy  souls  who  pray,  * 

"Where  God  appoints  to  hear ;  J 

Oh !  happy  men  who  pay  * 

Their  constant  service  there ;  ; 

They  praise  thee  still ;  | 

And  happy  they,  J 

"Who  love  the  way  ♦ 

To  Zion's  hill.  { 


84 


711 


2  God  is  our  sun  and  shield. 

Our  light  and  our  defence ; 
"With  gifts  his  hands  are  filled, 

We  draw  our  blessings  thence  ; 
He  shall  bestow, 

On  Jacob's  race. 

Peculiar  grace 
And  glory  too. 

3  The  Lord  his  people  ioves ; 

His  hand  no  good  withholds 


3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength,  t 

>  Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears,  { 

<  Till  each  arrives  at  length,  * 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears ;  j 

f  Oh !  glorious  seat,  * 

When  God,  om*  King,  J 

Shall  thither  bring  j 

Our  willing  feet.  J 


PSALM  84,  Second  Part,  H.  M.  j 

The  Sabbath  in  the  House  of  Qod.  J 

^f     1  TO  spend  one  sacred  day,  J 

J-  Where  God  and  saints  abide,  j 

Affords  diviner  joy,  J 

Than  thousand  days  beside  ;  * 

Where  God  resorts,  | 

I  love  it  more  * 

To  keep  the  door,  i 

Than  shine  in  courts.  * 


136  PSALM  LXXXIV. 

From  those  his  heart  approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  souls ; 
f  Thrice  happy  he, 

O  God  of  hosts ! 
Whose  spirit  trusts 

Alone  in  thee. 

\    Q^  PSALM  84,  Third  Part,  H.  M. 

'      04rl  Longing  for  Oocfs  House. 

\  w/  1  TTOW  lovely  and  how  fair, 
-tl  0  Lord  of  hosts  !  to  me. 
Thy  tabernacles  are ! 

My  flesh  cries  out  for  thee  ; 
f  My  heart  and  soul,  with  heaven- ward  lire. 

To  thee,  the  living  God,  aspire. 

**    mp     2  Lord  God  of  hosts !  give  ear, 

*  A  gracious  answer  yield ; 

O  God  of  Jacob !  hear  : 

Behold !  O  God,  our  shield ; 
Look  on  thine  own  anointed  One, 
And  save  through  thy  beloved  Son. 

m       3  Lord !  I  would  rather  stand 

A  keeper  at  thy  gate. 

Than  at  the  king's  right  hand, 

In  tents  of  worldly  state  ; 

m  One  day  within  thy  courts — one  day — 

Is  worth  a  thousand  cast  away. 

/       4  God  is  a  sun  of  light. 

Glory  and  grace  to  shed ; 
God  is  a  shield  of  might. 

To  guard  the  faithful  head ; 
O  Lord  of  hosts !  how  happy  he, — 
The  man  who  puts  his  trust  in  thee. 


84 


PSALM  84,  5s  and  6s. 

The  Delights  of  Oocfs  House. 

HOW  honored,  how  dear. 
That  sacred  abode, 
Where  Christians  draw  near 

Their  Father  and  God! 
'Mid  worldly  commotion. 
My  wearied  soul  faints 
For  the  house  of  devotion, — 
The  house  of  thy  saints. 


PSALM  LXXXY.  137 


/        2  Oh !  happy  the  choirs, 

Who  praise  thee  above : 

What  joy  tunes  their  lyres ! 

Their  worship  is  love : 

mf         Yet,  safe  in  thy  keeping, 
And  happy  they  be, 

>  In  this  world  of  Aveeping, 

<  Whose  strength  is  in  thee. 

mf     3  Though  rugged  their  way, 
They  drink,  as  they  go. 

Of  springs  that  convey 
New  life  as  they  flow : 

The  God  they  rely  on 
Their  strength  shall  renew, 

<  Till  each  brought  to  Zion, 
f  His  glory  shall  view. 

m       4  Thou  Hearer  of  prayer  ! 
Still  grant  me  a  place, 
Where  Christians  repair 
To  the  courts  of  thy  grace ; 
mf         More  blest,  beyond  measure. 
One  day  so  employed, 
Than  years  of  vain  pleasure 
By  worldlings  enjoyed. 

5  The  Lord  is  a  sun ; 

The  Lord  is  a  shield : 
What  grace  has  begun, 

With  glor}^  is  sealed : 
He  hears  the  distressed. 

He  saccors  the  just ; 
And  they  shall  be  blessed, 

Who  make  him  their  trust. 


85 


PSAIM  85,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

Deliverance  begun  and  completed. 

LORD !  thou  hast  called  thy  grace  to  mind, 
Thou  has  reversed  our  heavy  doom ; 
So  God  forgave,  when  Israel  sinned, 
And  brought  his  wandering  captives  home. 

Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free, 

And  made  thy  fiercest  wrath  abate  ; 

Now  let  our  hearts  be  turned  to  thee, 
And  thy  salvation  be  complete. 

12* 


138  PSALMS  LXXXV— LXXXYII. 

mp     3  Eevive  our  dying  graces,  Lord ! 
mf  And  let  thy  saints  in  thee  rejoice ; 

Make  known  thy  truth,  fulfill  thy  word : 
We  wait  for  praise  to  tune  our  voice. 
4  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  say ; 

>  He  '11  speak,  and  give  his  people  peace ; 
mp         But  let  them  run  no  more  astray, 

<  Lest  his  returning  wrath  increase. 

Q  p-  PSALM  86,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

O^  Salvation  by  Christ. 

f       1  CALVATIOISr  is  for  ever  nigh 

0  The  souls,  who  fear  and  trust  the  Lord ; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high, 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford, 
m       2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met,       [heaven  ; 
Since   Christ,   the  Lord,    came   down  from 
By  his  obedience,  so  complete, 

>  Justice  is  pleased,  and  peace  is  given. 
mf     3  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 

To  give  us  free  acess  to  God ; 
m  Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 

But  mark  his  steps  and  keep  the  road. 

Q  n>  PSALM  86,  C.  M. 

O  D  'A  general  Song  of  Praise  to  Ood. 

m  1     A  MONG  the  princes,  earthly  gods, 

mf  ^  There 's  none  hath  power  divine ; 

mjj  Kor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord  ! 

<  Nor  are  their  works  like  thine. 

mf     2  The  nations  thou  hast  made  shall  bring 
Their  offerings  round  thy  throne  ; 
For  thou  alone  dost  wondrous  things ; 
For  thou  art  God  alone. 
mp     3  Lord !  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet ; 
Teach  me  thy  heavenly  ways ; 
And  my  poor  scattered  thoughts  unite 

<  In  God  my  Father's  praise. 


PSALM  87,  L.  M. 

The  Birth-Place  of  the  Saints. 


87 

mf     1  n  OD,  in  his  earthly  temple,  lays 

vJ  Foundation  for  his  heavenly  praise ; 


PSALM  L^XXVII.  139    1 

He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well ;  ♦ 

But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell.  J 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house,  \ 
That  pay  their  night  and  morning  vows,  J 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay,  | 
"Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray.  ' 

3  What  glories  were  described  of  old ! 
What  wonders  are  of  Zion  told ! 

I  Thou  city  of  our  God  below ! 

♦  Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

}  mf     4z  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
J  Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew  ; 

I  f  Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 

I  The  hill  where  living  waters  spring. 

J  5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 

j  Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 

J  'T  will  be  an  honor  to  appear, 

♦  As  one  new-born,  or  nourished  there. 


87 


PSALM  87,  83  and  7s. 

Olory  of  the  Church. 


f"      1  GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
vJ  Zion,  city  of  our  God ! 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken. 

Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode  : 
On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded. 

Thou  mayest  smile  at  all  thy  foes.  \ 

mf     2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters,  \ 

Springing  from  eternal  love,  | 

To  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters,  1 

And  ail  fear  of  want  remove !  * 

Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river  \ 

Ever  flows  his  thirst  t'  assuage  ? —  f 

Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver,  i 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age.  j 

3  Round  each  habitation,  hovering,  S 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear,  J 

Eor  a  glory  and  a  covering,  J 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near !  | 


{    140  PSALM  fxXXVIII. 


f"  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode, 

♦  OQ  PSALM  88,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

}  OO                      Death^  not  the  End  of  our  Being. 

\  aff     1  C  HALL  man,  0  God  of  light  and  life  t 

I  O  For  ever  moulder  in  the  grave  ? 

J  Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work, 

\  Thy  promise,  and  thy  power,  to  save  ? 

\  2  In  those  dark  silent  realms  of  night, 

i  Shall  peace  and  hope  no  more  arise  ? 

J  No  future  morning  light  the  tomb, 

\  ISTor  day-star  gild  the  darksome  skies  ? 

t  m       3  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain  desponding  fears  ! 

J  <              When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkness  sprang, 

I  f           Death,  the  lost  foe,  was  captive  led, 

♦  And  heaven  with  praise  and  wonder  rang. 

I  4  Faith  sees  the  bright  eternal  doors 

♦  Unfold,  to  make  her  children  way  ; 
J  They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life, 
j  And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

{  5  The  trump  shall  sound — the  dead  shall  wake, 

I  <               From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumberers  spring ;       | 

i  /            Through  heaven,  with  joy,  their  myriads  rise,       \ 

I  ff              And  hail  their  Saviour  and  their  King.              * 

J  Q  Q                PSALM  88,  Second  Part,  L.  M.                           ♦ 

J  OO                                     The  Day  of  Grace.                                                  j 

\  ''^P     1  "W'HILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light,               \ 

♦  ' »    Mercy  is  found  and  peace  is  given ;  \ 
j  p            But  soon, — ah  !  soon, — approaching  night 
»  j>p             Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

i  m,       2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day ! 

j  <              How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound! 

i  mf         Come,  sinners  !  haste.  Oh !  haste  away, 

I  While  yet  a  pard'ning  God  he  's  found. 

I  mp     3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

»  Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 

t  Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 

I  And  none  be  found  to  hear,  or  save. 


PSALM  LXXXYIII.  141 

jp        4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise ; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
jpp  ISTor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 


88 


PSALM  88,  S.  H 

The  last  Account. 


n 


SAW,  beyond  the  tomb. 
The  awful  Judge  appear, 
Prepared  to  scan,  with  strict  account, 
The  blessings  wasted  here. 

mf     2  His  wrath,  like  flaming  fire. 
In  hell  for  ever  burns ; 
And,  from  that  hopeless  world  of  woe, 
No  fugitive  returns. 

mp     3  Ye  sinners  !  fear  the  Lord, 

While  yet 't  is  called  to-day ; 

p  Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 

Command  your  souls  away. 

4  Soon  will  the  harvest  close, 
The  summer  soon  be  o'er ; 
O  sinners  !  then  your  injured  God 
pp  Will  heed  your  cries  no  more. 

Qr)  PSALM  88,  7s  and  6s. 

CjCj  Continual  Prayer. 

aff     1  1  OED  God  of  my  salvation ! 
^  To  thee,  to  thee  I  cry : 
Oh !  let  my  supplication 

Arrest  thine  ear  on  high : 
Distresses  round  me  thicken ; 

My  life  draws  nigh  the  grave : 
Descend,  0  Lord !  to  quicken ; 

Descend,  my  soul  to  save. 

2  Thy  wrath  lies  hard  upon  me, 

Thy  billows  o'er  me  roll ; 
My  friends  all  seem  to  shun  me, 

And  foes  beset  my  soul ; 
Where'er  on  earth  I  turn  me, 

No  comforter  is  near ; 
Wilt  thou,  too,  Father !  spurn  me  ? 

Wilt  thou  refuse  to  hear  ? 


142  PSALM  LXXXIX. 

3  No  ; — banished  and  heart-broken, 
<  My  soul  still  clings  to  thee ; 

mf         The  promise  thou  hast  spoken 
Shall  still  my  refuge  be: 
To  present  ills  and  terrors 
May  future  joy  increase ; 
And  scourge  me  from  my  errors 
>  To  duty,  hope,  and  peace. 


-t 


PSALM  89,  L.  M. 

Covenant  with  Christ,  the  true  David. 


89 

i7\f     1  "pOR  ever  shall  ray  song  record 

-T    The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord : 
Mercy  and  truth  for  ever  stand, 
Like  heaven,  established  by  his  hand. 

2  Thus  to  his  Son  he  sware,  and  said, — 
"With  thee  my  covenant  first  is  made  ; 
In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live  ; 
Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 

3  "Be  thou  my  prophet,  thou  my  priest; 
Thy  children  shall  be  ever  blest : 

<  Thou  art  my  chosen  King ;  thy  throne 

f  Shall  stand  eternal,  like  my  own." 

4  Now  let  the  church  rejoice,  and  sing 
Jesus,  her  Saviour,  and  her  King ; 
Angels  his  heavenly  wonders  show, 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 

Q  Q  PSALM  89,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Ot/  The  Faithfulness  of  God, 

mf     1  MY  never-ceasing  songs  shall  show 
-"A  The  mercies  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 
How  faithful  is  his  word. 
2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 
/  Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure ; 

And,  if  he  speaks  a  promise  once, 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure. 
m       3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promised  Jewish  throne ! 
mf         But  there  's  a  nobler  covenant  sealed 

To  David's  greater  Son, 
f       4  His  seed  for  ever  shall  possess 
A  throne  above  the  skies  : 


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PSALM  LXXXIX.  143 


The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 
f  Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 

5  Lord  God  of  hosts !  thy  wondrous  ways 
Are  sung  by  saints  above  ; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honors  raise 
To  thine  unchanging:  love. 


89 


PSALM  89,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

A  blessed  Oospel. 

mf     1  T)LEST  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 

j^  The  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
<  Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 

mf  And  light  their  steps  surround. 

/        2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up, 
Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

I  8  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 

\  Strength  and  salvation  gives ; 

«  ff  Israel !  thy  King  for  ever  reigns, 

♦  Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 

j    o  Q  PSALM  89,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

(      (DtJ  Humble   Worship. 

i 


J    m^J 


1  TITITH  reverence  let  the  saints  appear, 
M     And  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

/        2  How  terrible  thy  glories  be  ! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine ! 
"Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thee  ? 
m  Or  truth  compared  with  thine  ? 

3  The  northern  pole,  and  southern,  rest 
On  thy  supporting  hand ; 
Darkness  and  day,  from  east  to  west, 

<  Move  round  at  thy  command. 

/        4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 
And  rule  the  boisterous  deep  ; 

<  Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 

>  The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

f       5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea  are  thine, 

>  And  the  dark  world  of  hell ; 


144  PSALM  LXXXIX. 

/  How  did  thine  arm  in  vengeance  shine, 

When  Egypt  durst  rebel ! 

6  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 
m  Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace ; 

"While  truth  and  mercy,  joined  in  one, 
mp  Invite  us  near  thy  face. 

Q  Q  PSALM  89,  Fourth  Part,  C.  M. 

Cj*J  The  Mercies  of  Ood. 

mf     1  THE  mercies  of  my  God  and  King 
/  JL  My  tongue  shall  still  pursue  ; 

Oh  !  iiappy  they  who,  while  they  sing 
Those  mercies,  share  them  too. 

/       2  As  bright  and  lasting  as  the  sun. 
As  lofty  as  the  sky. 
From  age  to  age  thy  word  shall  run, 
And  chance  and  change  defy. 

3  The  covenant  of  the  King  of  kings 
Shall  stand  for  ever  sure  ; 
mp         Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 
Thy  saints  repose  secure. 

m       4  Thine  is  the  earth,  and  thlife  the  skies, 

Created  at  thy  will ; 
<  The  waves  at  thy  command  arise, 

>  At  thy  command  are  still. 

m       5  In  earth  below,  in  heaven  above. 

Who — who  is  Lord  like  thee  ? 
/  Oh  !  spread  the  gospel  of  thy  love, 

Till  all  thy  glory  see. 

r^Q  PSALM  89,  L.  P.  M. 

O  tJ  Death  and  the  Resurrection, 

mp     1  THINK,  mighty  God !  on  feeble  man, — 

i   How  few  his  hours  !  how  short  his  span !  - 

Short  from  the  cradle  to  the  grave ; 
Who  can  secure  his  vital  breath, 
Against  the  bold  demands  of  death. 
With  skill  to  fly,  or  power  to  save  ? 

aff     2  Lord  !  shall  it  be  for  ever  said, — 

"  The  race  of  man  was  ever  made  ] 

For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust  ?"  : 


PSALM  XO. 


Are  not  thy  servants,  day  by  day, 
Sent  to  their  graves,  and  turned  to  clay  ? 
Lord!  where 's  thy  kindness  to  the  just? 

3  Hast  thou  not  promised  to  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  seed,  a  heavenly  crown  ? 

But  flesh  and  sense  indulge  despair: 
/  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

That  faith  can  read  his  holy  word, 
And  find  a  resurrection  there. 

4  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
Who  gives  his  saints  a  long  reward, 

For  all  their  toil,  reproach,  and  pain  : 
Let  all  below,  and  all  above. 
Join  to  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love, 
ff  And  each  repeat  his  loud — Amen. 

Q^A  PSALM80,  L.  M. 

*J  xJ  Jilan  mortal,  and  God  eternal. 

m       1  THROUGH  every  age,  eternal  God! 
■1-  Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode ; 
High  was  thy  throne,  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth  thy  humble  footstool  laid. 

2  Ix»ng  hadst  thou  reigned,  ere  time  began. 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  to  a  man ; 
mf         And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure, 

>  When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

p         3  But  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die, 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity  ; 
Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord!  was  just, — 

>  "  Return,  ye  sinners  !  to  your  dust." 

2^        4  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream, 

Sweeps  us  away  ;  our  life  's  a  dream ; 
An  empty  tale  ;  a  morning  flower, 

>  Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 


90 


PSALM  90,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

God,  the  Help  of  the  Saints. 

OGOD  !  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home, — 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne. 
Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 


13 


146  PSALM  XO. 


Sufficient  13  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame ; 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, — 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

>  4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust — 

^  "  Return,  ye  sons  of  men !" 

m  All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 

p  And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  0  God !  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Om*  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

Q  r\  "S^KLK  90,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

fJ\J  Breathing  after  Heaven. 

mp     1  "DETURX,  O  God  of  love!  return; 
■ii  Earth  is  a  tiresome  place  : 
How  long  shall  we,  thy  children,  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  face  ? 

2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years, 
Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease ; 
And,  in  proportion  to  our  tears, 
<  So  make  our  joys  increase. 

m       8  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show. 
Make  thine  own  work  complete  ; 

mf         Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know. 
And  own  thy  love  was  great. 

4  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne, 

In  all  thy  beauty.  Lord ! 
mp         And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

Q/^  PSALM  80,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

tJ\J  Preparation  for  Death. 

m       1  X  ORD!  if  thine  eye  survey  our  faults, 
•L'  And  justice  grow  severe, 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts, 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear. 

mf     2  Almighty  God !  reveal  thy  love. 
And  not  thy  wrath  alone ; 


PSALM  XO.  147 


i  m  Oh  !  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 

i  The  mercies  of  thy  throne. 

♦  3  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  art, 
i  .T'  improve  the  hours  we  have, 

I  That  we  may  act  the  wiser  part, 

*  And  live  beyond  the  grave. 


90 


PSALM  90,  S.  M. 

The  Frailty  and  Shortness  of  Life. 

'p        IT  ORD  !  what  a  feeble  piece 
-L^  Is  this  our  mortal  frame ! 
Our  life — how  poor  a  trifle  't  is, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name ! 

2  Alas  the  brittle  clay, 

That  built  our  body  first ! 
And,  every  month,  and  every  day, 
'T  is  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

m       3  Our  moments  fly  apace, 

Nor  Avill  our  minutes  stay ; 
Just  like  a  flood,  oiu*  hasty  days 

>  Are  sweeping  us  away, 

m       4  Well,  if  our  days  must  fly, 

We  '11  keep  their  end  in  sight ; 
We  '11  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

mf     5  They  '11  waft  us  sooner  o'er 

This  life's  tempestuous  sea  : 

>  Soon  vv'e  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 

m  Of  blest  eternity. 

PSALM  90,  7s. 

IN'ew-Year'' s  Day. 

'HTLE,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year. 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
mj)  IsTever  more  to  meet  us  here :  \  ( 

—  Fixed  in  an  eternal  state. 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little, — none  can  know. 

mf     2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  flnd ; 


90 


w 


I 


j    148  PSALM  XOI. 


iAs  the  lightning  from  the  skies 
Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behindy- 

i  mp         Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 
i  Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream ; 

1  <  Upward,  Lord !  oui-  spirits  raise, — 

J  >  All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

\  m       3  Thanks  for  mercies  past,  receive ; 
J  Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  : 

%  From  this  moment,  may  we  live 

I  With  eternity  in  view : 

\  Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old ; 

1  Shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love  ; 

I  And,  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

*f  <  May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

\  Q  I  PSALM  91,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

^  Zj  X.  Divine  Protection  amid  Dangers. 


HE  that  hath  made  his  refuge,  God,, 
Shall  find  a  most  secm-e  abode  ; 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade. 


And  there,  at  night,  shall  rest  his  head. 

<  2  Tlien  will  I  say, — "  My  God  I  thy  power 
f  Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  to^ver ;. 

>  I,  who  am  formed  of  feeble  dust, 

<  Make  thine  almighty  ai'm  my  trust."" 

m       3  Thrice  happy  man  !  thy  Maker's  care 

Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare  ;- 
Satan,  the  fowler,  who  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  waysv 

4  If  burning  beams  of  noon  consph^e 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire;- 

mf         God  is  thy  life, — his  wings  are  si)read,. 
To  shield  thee  with  a  healthful  shade^ 

5  If  vapors,  with  malignant  breath, 

>  Rise  thick  and  scatter  midnight  death, 
—  Israel  is  safe  ;  the  poisoned  air 

<  Grows  pm-e,  if  Israel's  God  be  there.. 


91 


PSALM  91,  Second  Paxt,  L.  M. 

The  Secvrrity  of  the  Saints. 


\    m       1  TySAT  though  a  thousand  at  thy  side, 
J  ' '    At  thy  right  hand  ten  thousand,  died ' 


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PSALM  XOI.  149 


<  Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves, 

>  Among  the  dead,  amid  the  graves. 

*  m       2  So  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 

I  To  make  his  wrath  in  Egypt  known, 

*  And  slew  their  sons, — his  careful  eye 

*  Passed  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

i  3  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 

J  Receive  commission  from  the  Lord, 

I  To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest, 

'  Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  blest. 

I  4:  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 

*  Shall  but  fulfill  then-  best  desire ; 

I  From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 

t  And  bring  thy  children.  Lord !  to  thee. 

\  Q  1  PSALM  91,  C,  M. 

*  t7  i  Exhortation  to  trust  in  Ood. 

\  mp     1  VE  sons  of  men !  a  feeble  race, 

'  A    Exposed  to  every  snare, 

j  mf         Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling-place, 

J  And  try  and  trust  his  care. 

*t  2  He  '11  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 

\  Your  feet,  in  all  your  ways ; 

J  mp         To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep, 

\  —  And  guard  youi*  happy  da3'S. 

;  3  "  Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 

J  I  '11  save  them,"  said  the  Lord  ; 

^  mf         "  I  '11  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 
\  Destruction  and  the  sword. 


4,  "  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call, 
mp  In  trouble,  I  '11  be  nigh  : 

>  My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  fall, 

<  And  raise  them  when  they  die. 

mf     5  "  Those  who  on  earth  my  name  have  known, 

I  '11  honor  them  in  heaven ; 
/  There  my  salvation  shall  be  shown, 

And  endless  life  be  given." 


91 


PSALM  91,  First  Part,  8s  and  7s. 

The  Divine  Protection. 

1  pALL  Jehovah  thy  salvation, 

V  Rest  beneath  th''  Almighty's  shade  ; 


1  150 


PSALM  XOI. 


i  In  his  secret  habitation, 
I  Dwell,  and  never  be  dismayed  : 

♦;  There  no  tumult  can  alarm  thee,. 
I  Thou  shalt  dread  no  hidden  snare ; 

I  Guile  nor  violence  can  harm  theCy 
S  In  eternal  safeguard  there. 

1'  2  From  the  sword,,  at  noonday  wasting, 

I  From  the  noisome  pestilence, 

I  In  the  depth  of  midnight,  blasting, 

I  God  shall  be  thy  sure  defence: 

J  Fear  not  thou  the  deadly  quiver, 

I  When  a  thousand  feel  the  blow ; 

*  Mercy  shall  thy  soul  dehver, 

*  Tliough  ten  thousand  be  laid  low. 
J 

*  3  Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection, 
J  Thou  on  God  has  set  thy  love, 

I  "With  the  wings  of  his  protection, 

*  He  will  shield  thee  fi*om  above ; 
5  Thou  &halt  call  on  him  in  trouble, 
i  He  will  hearken,  he  will  save  ; 

*  Here,  for  grief,  reward  thee  double, 

i    mf  Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

* 

**     Q  1  PSALM  91,  Second  Part,  8s  and  7s. 

i      tJ  X.  An  Evening^-Psalm. 

j    mp     1  0  AVIOUR I  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
i  O  Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal  ; 

*  Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing  ; 

I  Thou  canst  save,  and  thou  canst  heal. 

J    m       2  Tliough  destruction  walk  arotmd  us, 
Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  thee  surround  us : 
We  are  safe,  if  thou  art  nigh. 

mp     3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  di-eaiy, 
Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee  • 
Thou  art  he  who,  never  weary, 
Watcheth  where  thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  overtake  us, 
And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
<  May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 

/  Clad  in  bright  and  deathless  bloom. 


PSALM  XCII.  151 


92 


PSALM  92,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

A  Psalvi  for  the  Lord^s  Day. 

mf     1  C  WEET  is  the  work,  my  God !  my  King ! 

^  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing  ; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

m       2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast; 
<  Oh  !  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 

>  Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

f        3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 

And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word ; 
Thy  works  of  grace, — how  bright  they  shine ' 
How  deep  thy  counsels !  how  divine  ! 

mf     4  Lord  !  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 

AYhen  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed. 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

f       5  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 

All  I  desired  or  wished  below ; 
ff  And  every  power  find  sweet  employ. 

In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

PSALM  92,  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

The  Churchy  the  Garden  of  Ood. 

m       IT  ORD !  't  is  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
-^  In  gardens,  planted  by  thy  hand ; 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen. 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

3  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blest  with  thine  influence  from  above  ; 
ISTot  Lebanon,  with  all  its  trees, 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show, 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just  and  true  : 
None  who  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful,  or  unkind. 

QQ  PSALM92,  S.  M. 

tJ  /O  Public    Worship. 

mf     1  CWEET  is  the  work,  O  Lord! 
O  Thy  glorious  name  to  sing. 


92 


PSALM  XOII. 


To  praise  and  pray,  to  hear  thy  word, 
{  And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

j  mp     2  Sweet — at  the  dawning  light, 

i  m  Thy  boundless  love  to  tell ; 

J  >  And,  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 

*  —  Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 

* 

i  3  Sweet — on  this  day  of  rest, 

**  To  join,  in  heart  and  voice, 

!  With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 

\  <  And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

I  /       4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

!  Be  every  Sabbath  given, 

J  That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 

J  Eternally  in  heaven. 


PSALM  92,  7s. 

Praise  to  Ood  in  the  Sanctuary. 


\  92 

i  mf     1  THOU  who  art  enthroned  above, 

J  1   Thou  by  whom  we  live  and  move ! 

♦  Oh !  how  sweet,  with  joyful  tongue, 

'  To  resound  thy  praise  in  song  ! 

I  When  the  morning  paints  the  skies, 

J  When  the  sparkling  stars  arise, 

\  All  thy  favors  to  rehearse, 

\  And  give  thanks  in  grateful  verse. 


mp     2  Sweet  the  day  of  sacred  rest. 
When  devotion  fills  the  breast. 
When  we  dwell  within  thy  house. 
Hear  thy  word,  and  pay  our  vows ; 

/  Notes  to  heaven's  high  mansions  raise, 

Fill  its  courts  with  joyful  praise ; 
With  repeated  hymns  proclaim 

len         Great  Jehovah's  awful  name. 

mf     3  From  thy  works  our  joys  arise, 

O  thou  only  good  and  wise ! 

Who  thy  wonders  can  declare  ? 

How  profound  thy  counsels  are ! 

Warm  our  hearts  with  sacred  fire ; 

Grateful  fervors  still  inspire ; 
ff  All  our  powers,  with  all  their  might, 

Ever  in  thy  praise  unite. 


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PSALM  XOIII.  153 


Q  q  PSALM  93,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

*J  O  The  eterncd  and  sovereign  Ood. 

f        1    TEHOVAH  reigns  ;  he  dwells  in  light, 
^    Girded  with  majesty  and  might: 
The  Avorld,  created  by  his  hands, 
Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 

2  But,  ere  this  spacious  world  Avas  made. 
Or  had  its  first  foundations  laid, 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, — 
Thyself,  the  ever-living  God, 

3  Like  floods,  the  angry  nations  rise. 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies : 

<  Vain  floods,  that  aim  their  rage  so  high  ! — 

>  At  thy  rebuke  the  billoAvs  die. 

/        4  For  ever  shall  thy  throne  endure, 
Thy  promise  stands  for  ever  sure ; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 

Q  Q  PSALM  93,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

t7  O  Dominion  and  Power  of  God. 

mf     1  THE  Lord,  the  God  of  glory,  reigns, 
A   In  robes  of  majesty  arrayed  ; 
His  rule  omnipotence  sustains. 
And  guides  the  worlds  his  hands  have  made. 

2  Ere  rolling  worlds  began  to  move. 

Or  ere  the  heavens  were  stretched  abroad, 
Thine  awful  throne  was  fixed  above  ; 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

<  3  The  swelling  floods  tumultuous  rise — 
ff  Aloud  the  angry  tempests  roar, 

Lift  their  proud  billows  to  the  skies. 
And  foam  and  lash  the  trembling  shore. 

mf     4  The  Lord,  the  mighty  God  on  high. 
Controls  the  fiercely-raging  seas ; 
m  He  speaks ! — and  noise  and  tempest  fly ; 

>  The  waves  sink  down  in  gentle  peace. 

771       5  Thy  sovereign  laws  are  ever  sure ; 
Eternal  holiness  is  thine  ; 
And,  Lord !  thy  people  should  be  pure, 

<  And  in  thy  blest  resemblance  shine. 


154  PSALM  XOIII. 


Q  Q  PSALM  93,  S.  P.  M. 

tJ  O  The  Majesty  of  Ood. 

f       1  THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 

J-   And  royal  state  maintains, — 

His  head  with  awful  glories  crowned ; 
Arrayed  in  rohes  of  light. 
Begirt  with  sovereign  might. 

And  rays  of  majesty  around. 

2  Upheld  hy  thy  commands. 
The  world  securely  stands, 

And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  word ; 
Thy  throne  was  fixed  on  high 
Before  the  starry  sky  ; 

Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  Lord ! 

3  Let  floods  and  nations  rage. 
And  all  their  power  engage ; 

Let  swelling  tides  assault  the  sky  : 
The  terrors  of  thy  frown 
Shall  beat  their  madness  down ; 

Thy  throne  for  ever  stands  on  high. 
mf     4  Thy  promises  are  true. 
Thy  grace  is  ever  new  ; 

There  fixed,  thy  church  shall  ne'er  remove ; 
Thy  saints,  Avith  holy  fear, 
Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
f  And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

Q  Q  PSALM  93,  6s  and  6s. 

fj  O  Ood's  Servants  should  praise  Him, 

f"       1  yE  servants  of  God ! 

J-    Your  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad 

His  wonderful  name ; 
The  name,  all-victorious, 

Of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious, 

And  rules  over  all. 
2  God  ruleth  on  high, 

Almighty  to  save ; 
And  still  he  is  nigh, 

His  presence  we  have  : 
The  great  congregation 

His  trimnph  shall  sing, 


PSALMS  XCIV,  XCV.  155 

Ascribing  salvation 
To  Jesus,  our  King. 

3  "  Salvation  to  God 

Who  sits  on  the  throne !" — 
Let  all  cry  aloud, 

And  honor  the  Son : 
Immanuel's  praises 

The  angels  proclaim ; 
Fall  down  on  their  faces, 

And  worship  the  Lamb. 

/"       4  Then  let  us  adore. 

And  give  him  his  right ; 
All  glory  and  power, 

And  wisdom  and  might ; 
All  honor  and  blessing, — 

"With  angels  above, — 
And  thanks  never  ceasing, 

And  infinite  love.  \ 


94 


PSALM  94,  C.  M.  * 

Help  in  Ood.  i 


H 


"AD  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help, 
Sustained  my  fainting  head. 
My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt, 
>  My  soul  among  the  dead. 

aff     2  "  Alas !  my  sliding  feet,"  I  cried  ; 
Thy  promise  was  my  prop ; 
Thy  grace  stood  constant  at  my  side. 
Thy  Spirit  bore  me  up. 

3  While  multitudes  of  mournful  thoughts 
Within  my  bosom  roll, 
Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faults, 
Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul. 

Q  p-  PSALM  95,  L.  M. 

t7  C/  Warning  against  Delay. 

mf  1  pOME,  let  our  voices  join,  to  raise 
yj  A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise ; 
God  is  a  sovereign  King; — rehearse 
His  honors  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  framed  our  natures  with  his  word ; 


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156  PSALM  XCV. 


He  is  our  shepherd ; — we  the  sheep, 
His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey ; 
Nor  let  our  hardened  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

mp     4  Look  back,  my  soul !  with  holy  dread, 
And  view  those  ancient  rebels  dead  : 

m  Attend  the  offered  grace  to-day. 

Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 

wf     5  Seize  the  kind  promise,  while  it  waits, 

<  And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates ; 

/  Believe, — and  take  the  promised  rest ; 

Obey, — and  be  for  ever  blest. 


PSALM  95,  C.  M. 

Preparation  for  Prayer. 


95 

/        1  CING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
0  And  in  his  strength  rejoice  ; 
"When  his  salvation  is  our  tlieme. 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 
And  psalms  of  honor  sing  ; 
The  Lord  's  a  God  of  boundless  might, — 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

mp      3  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore ; 
p  Come,  kneel  before  his  face : 

—  Oh  !  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 

Be  children  of  his  grace. 

mp     4  Now  is  the  time  ; — he  bends  his  ear. 

And  waits  for  your  request ; 
<  Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  swear, 

mp  "  Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 


PSALM  95,  S.  M. 

Immediate  Obedience. 


95 

/        1  pOME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
V  And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

mf     2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown ; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 


PSALM  XOV.  157 


The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne ; 
mp  Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  : 

We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own ; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

\  Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 

>  Come,  like  the  peoj^le  of  his  choice, 

(  And  own  your  gracious  God. 

\  5  But,  if  your  ears  refuse 

♦  The  language  of  his  grace, 

\  And  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubborn  Jews, 

I  That  unbelieving  race  ; — 

*  ff       6  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  dressed, 

\  Will  lift  his  hand  and  swear, — 

\    —  "  You,  that  despise  my  promised  rest, 

\    >  Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

q  p:  PSALM  95,  H.  M. 

*J  tJ  Seeking  God  to-day. 

f"       1       nOME,  let  us  gladly  sing 

^  To  God,  our  Saviour  King ; 
With  thanks  his  presence  seek, 
In  psalms  his  praises  speak ; 
He  's  God  most  high  ;  let  all  draw  nigh, 

ff"         And  crown  him — Lord  of  earth  and  sky. 

f"      2       He  gave  the  mountains  birth, 
He  made  this  spacious  earth ; 
His  are  the  sea  and  land — 
They  rose  at  his  command : 

m  leji     With  reverence  all  before  him  fall, 
And  on  his  name  devoutly  call. 

m       3       Come,  kneel  before  his  throne, 
For  he  is  God  alone ; 
We  are  the  flock  he  leads — 
The  sheep  his  bounty  feeds : 
To-day, — to-day, — his  voice  obey  ; — 

mp         Grieve  not  the  Holy  Ghost  away. 

Q  ;r  PSALM  95,  8s. 

%J  KJ  Public   Worship. 

f       1  AH !  come,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord, 
V/  In  God,  om-  salvation,  rejoice ; 

14 


158  .  PSALM  XCVL 


In  psalms  of  thanksgiving,  record 

His  praise,  with  one  spirit,  one  voice : 

Jehovah  is  king,  and  he  reigns — 
The  God  of  all  gods,  on  his  throne ; 

The  strength  of  the  hills  he  maintains ; 
The  ends  of  the  earth  are  his  own. 

mf     2  The  sea  is  Jehovah's — ^lie  made 

The  tide  its  dominion  to  know  ; 
The  land  is  Jehovah's — he  laid 
Its  solid  foundation  below : 
ffi  Oh !  come,  let  us  worship  and  kneel 

Before  our  Creator,  our  God ; 
The  people  who  serve  him  with  zeal. 
The  flock  w^hom  he  guides  with  his  rod. 


Q  r»  PSALM  96,  C.  M. 

t/  U  Chrises  first  and  second  Coming. 

f"      1  C ING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands ! 
^  Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue ! 
His  new-discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations, — "  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne." 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen ; 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array. 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  Let  an  unusual  joy  surprise 

The  islands  of  the  sea ; 
X         Ye  mountains !  sink,  ye  vaUeys !  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

f       5  Behold,  he  comes, — he  comes  to  bless 
The  nations,  as  their  God ; 
To  show  the  w^orld  Ids  righteousness. 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

m       6  But,  when  his  voice  shall  raise  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  world  di-aw  near, 
>  How  will  the  guilty  nations  dread 

pp  To  see  their  Judge  appear ! 


PSALM  XOYI.  159 


j     Q  r^  PSALM  96,  S.  M. 

*  tJ  \J  Praise  due  to  Ood  alone. 

*  /"      1  1^0^  ^^t  <^^^*  songs  arise, 

I  -i-^    In  new  exalted  strains : 

t  Let  earth  repeat  it  to  the  skies ; — 

5  The  Lord,  the  Saviour,  reigns  ! 

\  2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  our  God, 

i  And  hless  his  sacred  name ; 

I  His  great  salvation,  all  abroad, 

J  From  day  to  day  proclaim, 

i  3  Mid  heathen  nations  place 

I  The  glories  of  his  throne ; 

i  And  let  the  wonders  of  his  grace 

*  Through  all  the  earth  be  known. 

*  4c  Great  is  th'  eternal  Lord, 

i  And  great  must  be  his  praise : 

*  O'er  all  the  gods,  on  high  adored, 
\  His  mightier  arm  he  '11  raise. 

\  5  Through  earth,  let  every  tribe, 

I  Let  every  nation,  sing : 

*  ff  Grlory,  and  grace,  and  might  ascribe 

*  To  our  eternal  King. 

\    Q  r»  PSALM  96,  L.  P.  M. 

*  \j  0  The  God  of  the  Gentiles. 

\   f       IT  ET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise, 
I  Jj  To  sing  the  choicest  psalm  of  praise ; 

I  To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name : 

i  His  glory  let  the  heathen  know ; 

\  His  wonders  to  the  nations  show  : 

And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 

2  He  framed  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there ; 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light ; 
His  beauties, — ^how  divinely  bright ! 

His  temple, — how  divinely  fair  ! 

3  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
\  When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 
J  And  barb'rous  nations  fear  his  name! 
I                 Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 

\  The  beauty  of  his  holiness, 

I  And,  in  his  courts,  his  grace  proclaim. 


160  PSALM  xovir. 


97 


PSALM  97,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

Christ  coming  to  Judgment. 

f        1  TIE  reigns !  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns ! 
J-L  Praise  him  in  evangehc  strains ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

wf     2  Deep  are  his  counsels  and  unknown  ; 

But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne  : 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  way  surround, 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

len     3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo!  he  comes; 

Shakes  the  wide  earth  and  cleaves  the  tombs 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire  ; — 

>  The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

mp     4:  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay. 

Fly  from  the  sight,  and  shun  the  day : 
<"        Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints  !  on  high, 
ff  And  sing,  for  your  redemption  's  nigh. 

Q  tj  PSALM  97,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

tJ  I  Christ''s  Incarnation. 

f       1  THE  Lord  is  come ; — the  heavens  proclaim 
-L  His  birth  ;  the  nations  learn  his  name : 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages,  to  their  God. 

2  All  ye  bright  armies  of  the  skies ! 
Go  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies  ; 
mf         Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 

Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below. 

m       3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground. 

And  their  own  worshipers  confound ; 

/  But  Judah  shout,  and  Zion  sing, 

And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  King. 


PSALM  97,  Third  Part,  L.  M. 

Grace  and  Olory. 


97 

/        1  TH'  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  high 

J-   O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky : 

m  Though  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  feet, 

His  dwelling  is  the  mercy-seat. 

mf     2  Immortal  light,  and  joys  unknown, 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sown ; 


PSALMS  XOVII,  XOVIII.  161 

<  Those  glorious  seeds  sliall  spring  and  rise, 
f  And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 

3  Rejoice,  ye  righteous  !  and  record 
The  sacred  honors  of  the  Lord ; 
None,  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  grace, 
Can  triumph  in  his  holiness. 

(\ri  PSALM  97,  CM. 

U  i  The  Reign  of  Christ. 

f       1  VE  isles  and  shores  of  every  sea  I 
A    Rejoice — the  Saviour  reigns : 
His  word,  like  fire,  prepares  his  vv^ay, 
And  mountains  melt  to  plains. 

X     2  His  presence  sinks  the  proudest  hills. 

And  makes  the  valleys  rise  ; 
mp         The  humble  souls  enjoy  his  smiles, 
>  The  haughty  sinner  dies. 

f       3  Adoring  angels,  at  his  birth, 

Make  the  Redeemer  known; 
Thus  shall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth. 
And  angels  guard  his  throne. 

len     4  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight, 
And  hills  and  seas  retire ; 

<  His  children  take  their  upward  flight, 
/  And  leave  the  world  on  fire. 

m       5  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory,  sown 

For  saints  in  darkness  here, 
f  Shall  rise  and  spring  in  worlds  unknown, 

And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 


98 


PSALM  98,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Praise  for  the  Oospel. 

f       1  TO  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 
J-  New  honors  be  addressed; 
His  great  salvation  shines  abroad, 
And  makes  the  nations  blessed. 

m      2  He  spake  the  word  to  Abraham  first ; 
His  truth  fulfills  the  grace : 
The  Gentiles  make  his  name  their  trust. 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 

/       3  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim. 
With  all  her  dififerent  tongues ; 

14* 


162 PSALMS  XQVIII,  XCIX. 

And  spread  the  honors  of  his  name, 
In  melody  and  songs. 

Q  Q  PSALM  98,  Second  Paxt,  C.  M. 

«7  0  The  joyful  Reign  of  Christ. 

f"      1    TOY  to  the  world, — the  Lord  is  come  ; 
c/  Let  earth  receive  her  King ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth, — the  Saviour  reigns ; 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rooks,  hills,  and  plains, 
Eepeat  the  sounding  joy. 
m       3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 
Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow. 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 
4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
f  The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 

And  wonders  of  his  love. 

Q  Q  PSALM  98,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

kJ  O  Christ''s  first  and  second  Coming. 

f       1  TO  God  address  the  joyful  psalm, 

J-  Who  wondrous  things  hath  done ; 
Whose  own  right  hand,  and  holy  arm, 
The  victory  have  won. 
m       2  He,  to  the  Gentile  nations  round, 
Hath  made  his  mercy  known ; 
And,  to  the  world's  remotest  bound. 
His  justice  shall  be  shown. 

3  The  promised  Saviour  meekly  came, 
m  And  man's  full  ransom  paid ; 
<          Again  he  comes,  his  own  to  claim, 
/  In  awful  pomp  arrayed. 

4  He  comes  with  power, — he  quits  the  skies, 

To  punish  and  reward ; 
ff  Oh !  let  one  general  chorus  rise 

To  praise  the  sovereign  Lord. 

Q  Q  PSALM  99,  First  Part,  S.  M. 

t7  iJ  The  Majesty  and  Orace  of  Jehovah, 

f       1  THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns ! — 
-L  Let  aU  the  nations  fear : 


' 

PSALMS  XOIX,  C.                     163 

mp 

Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 

f 

2  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  reigns ! — 
Let  earth  adore  its  Lord ; 
Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 
Swift  to  fulfill  his  word. 

3  Li  Zion  is  his  throne  ; 
His  honors  are  divine ; 
His  church  shall  make  his  wonders  known. 
For  there  his  glories  shine. 

4  How  holy  is  his  name ! 
How  terrible  his  praise ! 
Justice  and  truth  and  judgment  join, 
In  all  his  works  of  grace. 

99 

PSALM  99,  Second  Part,  S.  M. 

A  holy  God  worshiped  with  Reverence, 

mf 
> 

1  "pXALT  the  Lord,  our  God, 
-L^  And  worship  at  his  feet ; 
His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  "When  Israel  was  his  church, 
When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 
When  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  prayed, — 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

mp 

< 

m 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 

Nor  would  destroy  theu*  race  ; 
And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known. 
When  they  abused  his  grace. 

mf 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same  : 
StiU  he  's  a  God  of  hohness. 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

^f\r\             PSALM  100,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

i  U  U                            Praise  to  our  Creator. 

f 

1    VE  nations  round  the  earth  !  rejoice 
J-    Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King ; 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice ; 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

m 

2  The  Lord  is  God ;  't  is  he  alone 

Doth  life  and  breath  and  being  give  ; 

^> . 

164  PSALM  0. 


"We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own ; 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 
/        3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy  ; 
With  praises  to  his  courts  repair ; 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ, 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there. 
m       4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind ; 
/  Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure ; 

And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

1  on  PSALM  100,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

\.\J\J  The  sovereign  Jehovah. 

mf     1  "OEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

-L)  Ye  nations !  bow  with  sacred  joy : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone : 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 
mp  Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 

And  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  "We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, — 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
mf         "WTiat  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
f  Almighty  Maker !  to  thy  name  ? 

ff"     4  "We  '11  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs  ; 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 
5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 
Yast  as  eternity,  thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
m  len        When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

-irxfi  PSALM  100,  C.  M. 

X  vy  \y  The  Creator  adored. 

f       1  CING,  all  ye  lands ! — with  rapture  sing, 

O  And  bless  Jehovah's  name ; 
ff  With  loud  hosannas  hail  your  King, — 

<  Bow  down — your  God  proclaim. 

m       2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, — 
'T  is  he  who  made  us  all ; 
His  people — we  his  sceptre  own, 
His  sheep — we  hear  his  call. 


PSALM  C.                           165    1 

/ 

3  Enter  his  gates,  with  shouts  of  joy, 

> 

And  in  his  courts  bow  down ; 

mf 

Let  heart-felt  thanks  your  tongues  employ. 

< 

And  him  your  sovereign  crown. 

4  For  he  is  good  beyond  all  praise, 

\ 

No  bounds  his  mercy  knows ; 

\ 

His  truth  endures  through  endless  days, 

1 

His  grace  for  ever  flows. 

\     -1  r\r\                       PSALM  100,  H.  M. 
i  UU                      Ood's  Goodness  and  Truth. 

f 

1   CING  to  the  Lord  most  high  : 
0  Let  every  land  adore ; 

"With  grateful  voice  make  known 

His  goodness  and  his  power*: 

With  cheerful  songs 

Declare  his  ways, 

And  let  his  praise 

Inspire  your  tongues. 

2  Enter  his  courts  with  joy; 

m 

With  fear  address  the  Lord ; 

He  formed  us  with  his  hand, 

And  quickened  by  his  word ; 

mf 

With  wide  command. 

He  spreads  his  sway,                                           | 

O'er  every  sea                                                     j 

And  every  land.                                                      | 

m 

3  His  hands  provide  our  food, 

And  every  blessing  give ; 

We  feed  upon  his  care, 

And  in  his  pastures  live: 

mf 

With  cheerful  songs 

Declare  his  ways. 

And  let  his  praise 

Inspire  your  tongues. 

m 

4  Good  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

His  truth  and  mercy  sure ; 

WTiile  earth  and  heaven  shall  last, 

His  promises  endure : 

mf 

With  wide  command. 

He  spreads  his  sway, 

O'er  every  sea 

And  every  land. 

166  PSALMS  0,  CI.  \ 


rSALM  100,  7s. 

Praise  from  all  Lands. 


100 

/        1  AH  !  be  joyful  in  the  Lord, 

v/  Every  land  beneath  the  sun ! 

In  his  praise  with  glad  accord, 
Let  all  tongues  and  hearts  be  one : 
m  For  our  God  is  God  alone, 

Whose  we  are,  and  not  our  own ; 

"We  his  people  are — the  sheep 

He  will  ever  rule  and  keep. . 
/        2  Come,  and  join  the  joyous  throng 
Who  Jehovah's  praise  proclaim  : 

In  his  courts,  with  grateful  song, 
Speak  the  honors  of  his  name : 
771  Eich  his  bounty  to  our  race ; 

Inexhaustible  his  grace ; 

Ready  to  forgive  and  bless ; 
f  Ever  sure  his  faithfulness. 

■1  f\f\  PSALM  100,  Us  and  8s. 

X  U  vy         Thanksgiving  and  Praise  in  the  Sanctuary. 

f       1  "DE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth ! 
>  -D  Oh  !  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear ; 

/  Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 

m  With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

len     2  Jehovah  is  God,  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  ruler  o'er  all : 
m  And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own ; 

His  sheep,  and  we  foUow  his  call. 
/       3  Oh !  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song, 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong, 

And  bless  his  adorable  name. 
4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand ; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 

And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 


101 

m       1 


PSALM  101,  L.  M. 

The  Magistrate's  Song. 

MERCY  and  judgment  are  my  song ; 
And,  since  they  both  to  thee  belong, 
My  gracious  God !  my  righteous  King ! 
To  thee  my  songs  and  vows  I  bring. 


-^^ 


PSALM  Oil.  167 


2  If  I  am  raised  to  bear  the  sword, 
I  '11  take  my  comisels  from  thy  word ; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 

3  Let  wisdom  all  my  action^  guide, 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside : 
No  wicked  thing  shall  dwell  with  me, 
Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  I'll  search  the  land,  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honor,  wealth,  and  trust ; 
The  men,  that  work  thy  holy  will. 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  fav'rites  still. 

I     1  A  9  PSALM  102,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

J      X\J  /^  Men  mortal— the  Church  safe. 

irqj     1  TT  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 

J-  Weakens  our  strength  amidst  the  race  ; 
I    p  Disease  and  death,  at  his  command, 

i  Arrest  us,  and  cut  short  our  days. 

I  aff     2  Spare  us,  O  Lord !  aloud  we  pray, 
\  Nor  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon  ; 

<  Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day, 

*  And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon  ? 

I  3  Yet,  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief, 

I  This  thought  our  sorrow  should  assuage  ;- 

i  <  "  Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live  : 

(  m  Christ  is  the  same  through  every  age." 

I  4  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky, 

I  Like  garments  shall  be  laid  aside ; 

I  rnf         But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high ; 

I  Thy  church  for  ever  must  abide. 

j  5  Before  thy  face,  thy  church  shall  live, 
i    <  And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign ; 

mp         This  dying  world  shall  they  survive, 
<  And  the  dead  saints  be  raised  again. 


102 


PSALM  102,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

The  unchanging  Ood. 

1  n  RE  AT  Former  of  this  various  frame ! 
vJ  Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  name. 
And  bow  and  tremble,  while  they  praise 
The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 


168  PSALM  OIL 


2  Before  thine  infinite  survey, 
Creation  rose  as  yesterday  ; 
And,  as  to-morrow,  shall  thine  eye 
See  earth  and  stars  in  ruin  lie. 

/        3  Beyond  the  highest  angel's  sight. 
Thou  dwellest  in  eternal  hght, 
"Which  shines  with  undiminished  ray, 

>  While  suns  and  systems  waste  away. 

m-p     4  Om*  days  a  transient  period  run. 

And  change  with  every  circling  sun ; 
And,  while  to  lengthened  years  we  trust, 

>  Before  the  moth  we  sink  to  dust. 

m])     5  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around  ; 

Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground ; 

<  Let  the  last  general  flame  arise, 

/  And  melt  the  arches  of  the  skies ; — 

^        G  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  Avreck  of  nature  see ; 

<  While  grace  secures  us  an  abode 
/  Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

Ar\c%  PSALM  103,  First  Part,  C.  2l. 

i  KJ  /^  Prayer  heard,  and  Zion  restored. 

LET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice ; 
Behold  the  promised  hour ! 

>  Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 

<  And  comes  t'  exalt  his  power. 

m       2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 
Are  precious  in  our  eyes ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 

<  And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

/        3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  stand  in  glory  there ; 
m  Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name, 

>  And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

mf     4  He  sits  a  sovereign  on  his  throne, 
p  With  pity  in  his  eyes ; 

He  hears  the  dying  pris'ners'  groan. 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

mp     5  He  frees  the  souls  condemned  to  death  ; 
And,  when  his  saints  complain. 


mf     1 


PSALM  CII.  169 


mf        It  sLa'  n't  be  said,  that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 

6  This  shall  be  known,  when  we  are  dead, 
And  left  on  long  record ; 
That  ages,  yet  unborn,  may  read, 
/  And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord.  | 


1  n  O  PSALM  102,  Second  Part,  C.  M.  J 

1  U^  Ji  Prayer  for  the  Afflicted.  \ 

af     1   jTEAE  me,  O  God !  nor  hide  thy  face ;  \ 

-tl  But  answer,  lest  I  die ;  J 

Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace,  \ 

To  hear  when  sinners  cry  ?  | 

2  As,  on  some  lonely  building's  top,  * 

The  sparrow  tells  her  moan,  ♦ 

Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope,  \ 

I  sit  and  grieve  alone.  \ 

m       3  But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same,  \ 

O  my  eternal  God  !  ** 

Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name,  | 

And  spread  thy  works  abroad.  ♦ 

4  Thou  wilt  arise  and  show  thy  face,  | 

Nor  will  my  Lord  delay  | 

Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace,  J 

That  long-expected  day.  \ 

>  5  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry,  { 
—              And,  by  mysterious  ways,  j 

>  Redeems  the  pris'ners  doomed  to  die ;  J 
/                And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise.  j 

1  n  O  PSALM  102,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

X  V/  ^        God  unchangeable  amid  Changes  of  Creation. 

m       1  THROUGH  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 
J-   O  thou  eternal  God ! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name. 
And  tell  thy  works  abroad. 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth, 
Of  old,  by  thee  were  laid  ; 
{  By  thee,  the  beauteous  arch  of  heaven, 

*  With  matchless  skill,  was  made. 

I  3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

J  Formed  by  thy  powerful  hand, 

15 


^ — 

j  170  PSALMS  on,  cm. 


i  Be,  like  a  vesture,  laid  aside, 

*  And  changed  at  thy  command. 

I  4  But  thy  perfections  all-divine, 

j  Eternal  as  thy  days, 

i  <           Through  everlasting  ages  shine, 

t  mf             With  undiminished  rays. 

j  1  rvo                       PSALM  102,  7s. 

J  J.  L/^w                             Prayer  in  Affliction. 

*  ^#     1  TTEAR  my  prayer,  Jehovah  !  hear  *, 

*  -tl  Listen  to  my  humble  cries ; 
i  See  the  day  of  trouble  near  ; 

*  Heavy  on  my  soul  it  lies. 

*,  2  Hide  not,  then,  thy  gracious  face, 

i  When  the  storm  around  me  falls ; 

J  Hear  me,  0  thou  God  of  grace ! 

*  .Tn  the  time  thy  servant  calls. 

*,  f"      3  Earth  and  hell  their  censures  pour, 

i  Madly  rage  against  my  soul: 

}  m           When  my  God  appears  no  more, 

*  mf  Who  their  fury  can  control  ?                                | 

*  aff     4  Hide  not,  then,  thy  gracious  face,  ! 

*  When  the  storm  around  me  falls ;  * 
\  Hear  me,  O  thou  God  of  grace !                               J 

*  Hear  me  when  thy  servant  calls.  t 

\  -I  f\0              PSALM  103,  First  Part,  L.  M.                            J 

*  X  v/  O         The  Goodness  and  Mercy  of  Ood  celebrated.  J 

\  f"      1  "DLESS,  O  my  soul !  the  living  God,                     ! 

*  -i)  Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad ;  \ 
\  Let  all  the  powers,  within  me,  join  J 
J  In  work  and  worship  so  divine.                               * 

J  2  Bless,  0  my  soul !  the  God  of  grace ;                     \ 

*  His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise:  j 

*  Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought  } 
I  p            Be  lost  in  silence,  and  forgot  ?                                 J 

*  mp  3  'T  is  he,  my  soul !  who  sent  his  Son,  j 
{  To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done  :  ' 
J  He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives  \ 
\  The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives.                                 | 

I  /        4  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess,                  | 

I  Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace :                     \ 


PSALM  cm. 


J  The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join,  J 

i  In  work  and  worship  so  divine.  J 

I     1  n  Q  PSALM  103,  Second  Part,  L.  M.  ♦ 

\      JlKJ  tJ  Forgiveness— gentle  Chastisement.  J 

*t  f        1  THE  Lord, — how  wondrous  are  his  ways  !           J 

I  J-  How  timi  his  truth,  how  large  his  grace !         \ 

\  He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne ; 

J  And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

I  2  Not  half  so  high,  his  power  hath  spread 
\  The  starry  heavens,  above  our  head, 

1  As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise, — 

I  Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

*t  3  Not  half  so  far,  hath  nature  placed 

I  The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 

{  mp         As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
♦  The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

len     4  How  slowly  doth  his  wrath  arise ! 
— -f        On  sAvifter  wings  salvation  flies ; 

And,  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn, 
>  How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn ! 

/       5  But  his  eternal  love  is  sure  ; 

To  all  the  saints  it  shall  endure  : 
From  age  to  age,  his  truth  shall  reign ; 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  vain. 

•\  (\0  PSALM  103,  First  Part,  S.  M. 

xKjO  The  Mercies  of  God. 

f"     1  AH  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
v/  Let  all  within  me  join. 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  Oh  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul! 
m  Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

mp     3  'T  is  he  forgives  thy  sins, 

'T  is  he  relieves  thy  pain, 
'T  is  he  who  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

m       4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love. 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave  ; 


{  172  PSALM  cm. 


I  He,  who  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell, 

I  Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

j  <  5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good ; 

i  >              He  gives  the  sufierers  rest ; 

I  <          The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 

J  >               And  justice  for  th'  oppressed. 

J  m       6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

J  He  made  by  Moses  known ; 

I  But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace, 

I  By  his  beloved  Son. 

*  1  n  q  PSALM  103,  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

*  JuKJ  tJ  Praise  to   Ood  for  his  Mercies, 

\  f        1  AH !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
'  Vy  His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  : 

«  And  all  that  is  within  me  join 

t  To  bless  his  holy  name. 

\    mf     2  Oh  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

*  His  mercies  bear  in  mind : 
\                 Forget  not  all  his  benefits  : 

*  m  The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

J  mp     3  He  will  not  always  chide ; 

i  He  will  with  patience  wait ; 

i  His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 

\  And  ready  to  abate. 

4  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath ; 
m  He  healeth  thy  infirmities, 

And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

/       5  Then  bless  his  holy  name, 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole ; 
"Whose  loving-kindness  crowns  thy  days ; 
Oh !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

\     -tr\f^  PSALM  103,  Third  Part,  S.  M. 

*  \.\JtJ  Mercy  in  the  midst  of  Judgment. 

*  mf     1  MY  soul !  repeat  his  praise, 
■^'A  Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 

So  ready  to  abate. 

2  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 


1 


PSALMS  cm,  CIV.  173 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

>       3  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 
p  And  his  forgiving  love, 

m  Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 

Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

mp     4  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  who  fear  his  name, 
p  Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass. 

Or  hke  the  morning  flower ; 

<  If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
p  It  withers  in  an  hour. 

mp  6  But  thy  compassions.  Lord ! 

—  To  endless  years  endure ; 

mf  And  children's  children  ever  find 

<  Thy  words  of  promise  sm-e. 


PSALM  103,  Fourth  Part,  S.  M. 

6od/s  Dominion ;  or,  angelic  Praise. 


.  103 

I  mf     1  THE  Lord,  the  sovereign  King, 

J  -L  Hath  fixed  his  throne  on  high  ; 

I  O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  he  rules, 

i  And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

*  2  Ye  angels  !  great  in  might, 
i  And  swift  to  do  his  will, 

I  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear, 

\  Whose  pleasure  ye  fulfiU. 

I  /        3  Let  the  bright  hosts,  who  wait 

J  The  orders  of  their  King, 

*  And  guard  his  churches  when  they  pray, 
J  Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

j  4  While  all  his  wondrous  works, 

J  Through  his  vast  kingdom,  show 

*  Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  soul ! 
}  Shalt  sing  his  graces  too. 

i  1  A/i                       PSALM  104,  L.  M. 

»  JL  L/tp     God's  Majesty  as  the  Creator  and  sovereign  King: 


f       1  MY  soul !  thy  great  Creator  praise ; 
liJ.  "When  clothed  in  his  celestial  ravi 


When  clothed  in  his  celestial  rays, 
16* 


174  PSALM  CV. 


He  in  full  majesty  appears, 
And,  like  a  robe,  his  glory  wears. 

2  The  heavens  are  for  his  curtains  spread ; 
Th'  unfathomed  deep  he  makes  his  bed ; 
Clouds  are  his  chariot,  when  he  flies, 
On  winged  storms,  across  the  skies. 

8  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires, 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires  ; 
And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move, 

0  To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

m       4  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord ! 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word  ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stand, 
"Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

mf     5  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke. 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke ; 

mp         Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face. 

And  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grace. 

6  Li  thee,  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
>  And  make  my  meditations  sweet ; 

f  Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ, 

Till  it  expire  in  endless  joy. 

1  i-v  ;r  PSALM  105,  C.  M. 

JLyJtJ  Covenant  with  Abraham  remembered. 

mf     1  n  IVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name, 
vJ  And  tell  the  world  his  grace  ; 
Sound  through  the  earth  his  deeds  of  fame, 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 

m       2  His  covenant,  which  he  kept  in  mind 

For  numerous  ages  past. 

To  numerous  ages  yet  behind, 

In  equal  force  shall  last. 

3  He  sware  to  Abraham  and  his  seed. 

And  made  the  blessings  sure  ; 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read, 
And  find  his  truth  endure. 

4  Like  pilgrims  through  the  countries  round, 

Securely  they  removed ; 
And  haughty  kings,  who  on  them  frowned. 
Severely  he  reproved. 


5  Thus  guarded  by  th'  almighty  hand, 

The  chosen  tribes  possessed 
Canaan,  the  rich,  the  promised  land, 
And  there  enjoyed  their  rest. 

6  Then  let  tlie  world  forbear  its  rage, 

The  church  renounce  her  fear  ; 
mf         Israel  must  Hve  through  every  age. 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 


PSALM  105,  7s. 

Encouragement  to  seek  God. 


105 

/        1  AH !  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ; 

v/  All  his  wondrous  deeds  proclaim: 
Every  tongue  his  praise  record  ; 
Every  heart  adore  his  name. 

m       2  Seek  the  Lord,  his  grace  implore, 

On  his  love  your  trust  repose  ;  i 

Seek  his  presence  evermore ;  * 

mp  There  lay  down  your  cares  and  woes.  J 

m       3  Ye,  who  make  the  Lord  your  choice,  j 

Call  to  mind  his  works  of  love  ;  \ 

f  Tell  his  wonders,  and  rejoice  2 

In  your  King  who  reigns  above.  ♦ 

m       4  Thou,  O  Lord!  art  true  and  just;  * 

mf  Thou  wilt  crown,  with  sure  success,  < 

All  the  waiting  souls  that  trust  \ 

In  thy  love  and  faithfulness.  \ 


106 


PSALM  106,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

Ood  praised  for  his  Goodness  and  Mercy. 

m       1  AH  !  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
v/  The  fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
Whose  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 

/  Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

m       3  Extend  to  me  that  favor,  Lord ! 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  doth  afford  ; 
When  thou  returnest  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 


.4 


r 


176  PSALM  CVI. 


mf     4  Oh  !  render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
Whose  mercy  firm,  through  ages  past, 

f  Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 


106 


PSALM  106,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  his  Greatness  and  Mercy. 

mf     1  TO  God,  the  gi-eat,  the  ever-blessed, 
J-   Let  songs  of  honor  be  addressed  ; 
His  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands ; 
Give  him  the  thanks  his  love  demands. 

2  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  ways  ? 
Who  shall  fulfill  thy  boundless  praise  ? — 

m  Blest  are  the  souls  that  fear  thee  still, 

And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 

3  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  race,  thy  chosen  seed ; 
And,  with  the  same  salvation,  bless 

mp        The  meanest;  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 

f       4  Oh  !  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice, 

And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice : 
This  is  my  glory,  Lord !  to  be 
Joined  to  thy  saints,  and  near  to  thee. 

-t  f\n  PSALM  106,  S.  M. 

X  L/  O  Israel  punished  and  pardoned. 

m       1  p  OD  of  eternal  love ! 

VJ  How  fickle  are  our  ways  I 
And  yet,  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace ! 

2  They  saw  thy  wonders  wrought, 

And  then  thy  praise  they  sung : 
But  soon  thy  works  of  power  forgot, 
And  murmured  with  their  tongue. 

3  Now  they  believe  his  word, 

While  rocks  with  rivers  flow ; 
Now  with  their  sins  provoke  the  Lord 
>  Till  he  reduced  them  low. 

2>        4  Yet,  when  they  mourned  their  faults. 
He  hearkened  to  their  groans ; 

m  Brought  his  own  covenant  to  his  thoughts, 

And  called  them  still  his  sons. 


PSALM  CYIL  177    i 


5  Their  names  were  in  his  book ; 
He  saved  them  from  their  foes ; 
;    mp         Oft  he  chastised,  but  ne'er  forsook, 
The  people  whom  he  chose. 

;;    mf     6  Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord, 

Who  loved  their  ancient  race  ; 
And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word,- 
/  Amen, — to  all  the  praise. 


PSALM  107,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

Israel  led  to  Canaan,  and  Christians  to  Heaven. 


107 

mf     1  p  IVE  thanks  to  God — he  reigns  above ;  J 

vJ  Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  love  ;  | 

His  mercy  ages  past  have  known,  J 

And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own.  * 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  J 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  record  ; —  | 
Israel,  the  nation  whom  he  chose,  * 
And  rescued  from  their  mighty  foes. 

3  So,  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  old  yoke,  and  Satan's  chain, 

mp         We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, — 
A  dangerous  and  a  tiresome  place. 

4  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footsteps  lest  we  stray ; 

mf        He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand. 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

/        5  Oh  !  let  us,  then,  with  joy  record 

The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
How  great  his  works — how  kind  his  ways ! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


J  1  rvry           PSALM  107,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

J  L\J  i                             The  Seaman'' s  Song. 

\  m       1  TITOULD  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 

i  *»    His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad  ? 

*  Go  with  the  mariners,  and  trace 

I  The  unknown  regions  of  the  seas.                           \ 

<  2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind,                   | 

t  And  seize  the  favor  of  the  wind :                           i 

I  Till  God  commands, — and  tempests  rise,                t 

J  That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies,                         I 

>  * 


I    178  PSALM  OVII. 


>  3  When  land  is  far  and  death  is  nigh, 
p  Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry  ; 

<  His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address, 

>  And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

mf     4  Oh !  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 
Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring, 

f  And  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 


107 


PSALM  107,  C.  M. 

Servants  of  Ood  safe. 

i  mf     1  TTOW  are  thy  servants  blessed,  O  Lord  I 
\  -tl  How  sure  is  their  defence ! 

*  Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
i  Their  help.  Omnipotence. 

I  m       2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 
i  Supported  by  thy  care, 

5  Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 

t  And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

i  f       3  When,  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne, 

*  High  on  the  broken  wave, 

I  m  They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 

I  Nor  impotent  to  save. 

J  >       4  The  storm  is  laid — the  winds  retire, 

J  wj9  Obedient  to  thy  will ; 

i  <  The  sea,  that  roai-s  at  thy  command, 

J  >  At  thy  command  is  still. 

'  mp     5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears  and  deaths, 

'*  <  Thy  goodness  we  'U  adore ; 

J  /  We  '11  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 

1  p  And  humbly  hope  for  more. 


107 


PSALM  107,  First  Part,  7s. 

Divine  Guidance. 

mf     1  THANK  and  praise  Jehovah's  name  ; 
J-  For  his  mercies,  firm  and  sure, 
From  eternity,  the  same, 
To  eternity,  endure. 

2  Let  the  ransomed  thus  rejoice. 
Gathered  out  of  every  land, 
As  the  people  of  his  choice, 

Plucked  from  the  destroyer's  hand. 


PSALMS  CVII,  OYIII.  179    \ 

dol     3  To  a  pleasant  land  he  brings,  * 

Where  the  vine  and  olive  grow,  J 

"Where,  from  flowery  hills,  the  springs  I 

Through  luxuriant  valleys  flow.  ♦ 

I    mf     4  Oh  I  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord,  j 

For  his  goodness  to  their  race ;  J 

For  the  wonders  of  his  word,  j 

And  the  riches  of  his  grace.  i 


107 


108 


PSALM  107,  Second  Part,  78. 

The  Dangers  of  the  Ocean. 

mp     1  THEY  who  toil  upon  the  deep, 

J-  And,  in  vessels  light  and  frail, 
f  O'er  the  mighty  waters  sweep. 

With  the  billow  and  the  gale, 
m  Mark  what  wonders  God  performs, — 

When  he  speaks,  and,  unconfined, 
jf  Eush  to  battle  all  his  storms. 

In  the  chariots  of  the  wind. 
2  Up  to  heaven  their  bark  is  whirled. 
On  the  mountain  of  the  wave ; 
Down  as  suddenly  't  is  hurled 

To  th'  abysses  of  the  grave  ;  1 

To  and  fro  they  reel — they  roll,  | 

As  intoxicate  with  wine  ;  J 

Terrors  paralyze  their  soul,  I 

>  Helm  they  quit,  and  hope  resign.  J 

Then  unto  the  Lord  they  cry;  J 

He  inclines  a  gracious  ear,  1 

Sends  deliverance  from  on  high,  i 

Rescues  them  from  all  their  fear  :  i 

Oh !  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord,  \ 

For  his  goodness  to  their  race  ;  J 

For  the  wonders  of  his  word,  ^ 

And  the  riches  of  his  grace.  | 

PSALM  108,  C.  M.  I 

A  Morning  Song.  t 

f       1    i  WAKE,  my  soul !  to  sound  his  praise, 
-^  Awake,  my  harp  !  to  sing ; 
Join,  all  my  powers  !  the  song  to  raise, 
And  morning  incense  bring. 
2  Among  the  people  of  his  care,  j 

And  thi'ough  the  nations  round,  \ 


I  180                     PSALMS  OIX,  OX. 

j  Glad  songs  of  praise  will  I  prepare, 

[  And  there  his  name  resound. 

\  3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God ! 

I  Above  the  starry  frame ; 

I  Diffuse  thy  heavenly  grace  abroad, 

I  And  teach  the  world  thy  name. 

I  4  So  shall  thy  chosen  sons  rejoice, 

J  And  throng  thy  courts  above ; 

J  >           While  sinners  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 

I  <               And  taste  redeeming  love. 

J  -I  /-I  Q                         PSALM  109,  C.  M. 

'  A.\JtJ                            The  Example  of  Christ. 

J  mf     1  p  OD  of  ray  mercy  and  ray  praise ! 

J  VJ  Tliy  glory  is  my  song  ; 

I  Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 

5  With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

*  mp     2  When,  in  the  form  of  mortal  man, 
j  Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 

!  With  ci-uel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 

\  They  compassed  him  around. 

\  3  Their  miseries  his  compassion  move, 

*  Tlieir  peace  he  still  pursued ; 

i  They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 

*  And  evil  for  his  good. 

*  wf     4:  Their  malice  raged  without  a  cause ; 
I  >               Yet,  with  his  dying  breath, 

'  p            He  prayed  for  murderers  on  his  cross, 

\  And  blessed  his  foes  in  death. 

I  mp     5  Lord !  shall  thy  bright  example  shine 

i  In  vain  before  my  eyes  ? 

t  m           Give  me  a  soul  a-kin  to  thine, 

I  To  love  mine  enemies. 

i  mf     6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage, 

I  And,  in  my  Saviour's  name, 

I  I  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage, 

*  Who  slander  and  condemn. 

i  -i  -{  r\                      P^ALM  110,  L.  M. 

*  1.  JL\J  On-ist  exalted  as  a  King  and  Saviour. 

m"      1  THUS  God,  th'  eternal  Father,  spake 

J-  To  Christ,  the  Son — "  Ascend  and  sit 


PSALMS  CX,  CXI.  181 

At  my  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 

"  From  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed ; 

Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand, 
Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed. 

And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

mf     3  "  That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  great, 

When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing  minds, 
And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple-gate. 
Where  holiness,  in  beauty,  shines." 

ff       4  Oh  !  blessed  power — Oh  !  glorious  day  ! 

How  large  a  vict'ry  shall  ensue ; — 
/  And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey. 

Exceed  the  drops  of  morning-dew. 

1  1  /-v  PSALM  110,  C.  M. 

±  X  L/  ChrisVs  Kingdom  and  Priesthood. 

in       1    JESUS,  our  Lord  !  ascend  thy  throne, 
^   And  near  thy  Father  sit : 
In  Zion  shall  thy  power  be  known, 

>  And  make  thy  foes  submit. 

m       2  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do  ! 
Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  numerous  drops  of  morning  dew, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  grace. 

3  God  hath  pronounced  a  firm  decree, 

Nor  changes  what  he  swore ; — 
'•  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
When  Aaron  is  no  more." 

4  Jesus,  our  priest,  for  ever  lives. 

To  plead  for  us  above : 
Jesus,  our  king,  for  ever  gives 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 

/       5  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head. 
And  his  high  throne  maintain ; 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead, 
Who  dare  oppose  his  reign. 

PSALM  111,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

The   Wisdom  of  God  in  his   Works. 

f       1  C  0¥GS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
0  To  my  almighty  God ; 

la 


111 


182  PSALM  CXI. 


He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

mf     2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  has  wrought ! 
How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  dehght. 

m       3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 
How  wise  th'  eternal  mind ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme, 
That  his  first  thoughts  designed. 

4  "When  he  redeemed  his  chosen  sons. 

He  fixed  his  covenant  sure  ; 
The  orders,  that  his  lips  pronounce, 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim  : 

What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise. 

But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 

6  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace. 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he  's  the  wisest  of  our  race, 
Who  best  obeys  thy  will. 

11  1  PSALM  HI,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

X  y.  Perfections  of  Ood. 

f        1  pREAT  is  the  Lord ; — his  works  of  might 
vT  Demand  our  noblest  songs  ; 
Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

m       2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
He  gives  his  children  food ; 
And,  ever  mindful  of  his  word, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 
To  seal  his  covenant  sure ; 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name ; 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

/       4  Great  is  the  Lord ; — his  works  of  might 
Demand  our  noblest  songs ; 
Oh  1  let  th'  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 


PSALM  OXIL  183 


1  1  Q  PSALM  U2,  C.  M. 

X  JL  A^  Blessings  of  the  Charitable. 

m       1  THRICE  happy  man  who  fears  the  Lord, 

J-   Loves  his  commands,  and  trusts  his  word; 
Honor  and  peace  his  days  attend. 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 

m]}     2  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind, 
To  works  of  mercy  still  inclined ; 

m  He  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid, 

Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid. 
8  His  soul,  well-fixed  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  word  ; 

<  Amid  the  darkness,  light  shall  rise, 

mf         To  cheer  his  heart,  and  bless  his  eyes. 

m       4  He  hath  dispersed  his  alms  abroad ; 
His  works  are  still  before  his  God ; 
His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain, 
Nor  shall  his  hope  of  heaven  be  vain. 


112 


H 


PSALM  U2,  C.  M. 

Liberality  rewarded. 

APPY  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands  ; 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 
7??^     2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast, 

To  all  the  sons  of  need, 
m  So  God  shall  answer  his  request. 

With  blessings  on  his  seed. 
>       3  In  times  of  danger  and  distress, 
<  Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine. 

To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
I    >  And  give  him  peace  divine. 

*    m       4  His  works  of  piety  and  love 
\  Remain  before  the  Lord ; 

J    /  Honor  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 

i  Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

S     -*  ^  Q  PSALM  112,  L.  P.  M. 

J      X  X  ^  Blessings  of  the  liberal  Man. 

\    m       1  'pHAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe 
]  J-   Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law ; 

i  His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renowned : 


184  PSALM  CXIII. 


His  house,  the  seat  of  Avealth,  shall  be 
An  unexhausted  treasury, 

And  with  successive  honoi*s  crowned. 

2  His  liberal  favors  he  extends ; 
To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends ;. 

A  generous  pity  fills  his  mind : 
Yet,  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs, 

And  thus  he  's  just  to  all  mankind. 

3  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestowed, 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sowed : 

The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just,. 
Like  a  green  root,  revives,  and  bears- 
A  train  of  blessings  for  his  heirs, 
;   'p  When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 

m       4  Beset  with  threatening  dangere  round. 
Unmoved  shall  he  maintain  his  ground ; 
His  conscience  holds  his  courage  up  : 

<  The  soul,  that 's  filled  with  virtue's  light, 
>  Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night, 

<  And  sees  in  darkness  beams  of  hope. 

1  1  q  PSALM  U3,  First  Part,  L,  IflL 

-LAO  Ooi^  sovereign  and  gracious. 

f       1  VE  servants  of  th'  almighty  King  I 
J-    In  every  age  his  praises  sing ; 
Where'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set,. 
The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeaL 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 
Stands  his  high  throne  of  majesty  ; 
Nor  time  nor  place  his  power  restrain, 
Nor  bound  his  universal  i"eign. 

3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare. 
Or  angels,  with  their  God  compare  t 
His  glories — how  divinely  bright, 
Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light ! 

m       4  Behold  his  love  \  he^  stoops  to  view 
What  saints  above  and  angels  do  ; 
And  condescends,  yet  more,  to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 


4 


^.^^^^ — — ^^ 

PSALM  OXIII.  185 


mp     5  From  dust,  and  cottages  obscure, 
His  grace  exalts  the  humble  poor ; 

<  Gives  them  the  honor  of  his  sons, 

mf         And  fits  them  for  their  heavenly  thrones. 

-|  -|  «3  PSALM  113,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

X  JL  O  Praise  for  God's  Condescension, 

f       1  SERVANTS  of  God !  in  jo>^ul  lays, 
^  Sing  ye  the  Lord  Jehovah's  praise  ; 
His  glorious  name  let  all  adore. 
From  age  to  age,  for  evermore. 

m       2  Blest  be  that  name,  supremely  blest, 
From  the  sun's  rising  to  its  rest : 
Above  the  heavens  his  power  is  known ; 
Through  all  the  earth  his  goodness  shown. 

mf     3  Who  is  like  God  ? — so  great,  so  high,    , 

<  He  bows  himself  to  view  the  sky  ; 
>           And  yet,  with  condescending  grace, 

p  Looks  down  upon  the  human  race. 

4  He  hears  the  uncomplaining  moan 
Of  those,  who  sit  and  weep  alone  , 
He  lifts  the  mourner  from  the  dust, 
And  saves  the  poor  in  him  who  trust, 

/       5  Servants  of  God !  in  joyful  lays. 

Sing  ye  the  Lord  Jehovah's  praise; 
His  saving  name  let  all  adore, 
From  age  to  age,  for  evermore. 

-J  -I  Q  PSALM  U3,  7s. 

A  X  O  The  Condescension  of  Chd. 

f       1  TJALLELUJAH!  raise.  Oh!  raise 
-Ll  To  our  God  the  song  of  praise : 
All  his  servants!  join  to  sing 
God,  our  Saviour,  and  our  King. 

mf     2  Blessed  be,  for  evermore. 

That  dread  name  which  we  adore! 
Round  the  world  his  praise  be  sung, 
Through  all  lands,  in  every  tongue. 

3  O'er  all  nations  God  alone, — 

Higher  than  the  heavens  his  throne  ; 
Who  is  like  our  God  most  high. 
Infinite  in  majesty? 


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16* 


186  PSALMS  CXIII,  CXIV. 

>  4  Yet  to  view  the  heavens  he  bends  j — 
mp        Yea,  to  earth  he  condescends  ; 

—  Passing  by  the  rich  and  great^ 
p  For  the  low  and  desolate. 

<  5  He  the  broken  spirit  cheers, 

>  Turns  to  joy  the  mourner's  tears : 

—  Such  the  wonders  of  his  ways ! 
Praise  his  name, — for  ever  praise. 

1  1  Q  PSALM  113,  L.  P.  M. 

X  X  O  Majesty  and  Condescension  of  Ood. 

mf     1  VE  who  delight  to  serve  the  Lord  t 
1    The  honors  of  his  name  record,. 

His  sacred  name  for  ever  bless  : 
"Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams,  or  setting  rays. 

Let  lands  and  seas  his  power  confess. 

2  Not  time,  nor  nature's  nai-row  rounds^ 
Can  give  his  vast  dominion  bounds  ; 

llie  heavens  are  far  below  his  height : 
Let  no  created  greatness  dare 
"With  our  eternal  God  compare. 

Armed  with  his  uncreated  might. 

m       3  He  bows  his  glorious  head,  to  view 

What  the  bright  hosts  of  angels  do. 

And  bends  his  care  to  mortal  things  : 
His  sovereign  hand  exalts  the  poor : 
He  takes  the  needy  fi-om  the  door, 

<  And  fits  them  for  the  thrones  of  kings. 

-i-t   A  PSALM  114,  L.  M. 

i  i  4b  Miracles  attending  Israel's  Journey. 

m       1  TITHEN  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh ^s  hand, 
' '    Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land. 
The  tribes,  with  cheerful  homage,  own 

mf         Their  King ; — and  Judah  was  his  throne. 

m       2  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay ; 

The  deep  divides  to  make  them  wtiy  : 
Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled, 
With  backward  current,  to  his  head. 

3  What  power  could  make  the  deep  divide — 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  ? 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  ? 
And  whence  the  fright  that  Sinai  feels  ? 


t 


PSALMS  CXV,  OXVI.  187 

len     4  Let  every  mountain,  every  flood, 

Retire,  and  know  th'  approaching  God ! 
<"         The  King  of  Israel — see  him  here ! 
f"         Tremble,  thou  earth  !  adore  and  fear. 


PSALM  U5,  L.  M. 

The  true  Ood,  our  Hope  and  Trust. 


I  115 

I  m       1  \rOT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust, — 
I  iN   Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due ; 

*  Eternal  God!  thou  only  just, 

*  Thou  only  gracious,  wise  and  true ! 

*  f        2  The  God  we  serve  maintains  his  throne, 
I  Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies : 

*  Through  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done  ; 

f  >  He  knows  our  groans,  he  hears  our  cries. 

j  mf     3  0  Israel !  make  the  Lord  thy  hope, 

*  Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  rest ; 
]                 The  Lord  shall  build  thy  ruins  up, 

5  And  bless  the  people  and  the  priest. 

i  m       4  The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  praise, 

i  >  They  dwell  in  silence  in  the  grave  ; 

i  /  But  we  shall  live  to  sing  thy  grace, 

I  And  tell  the  world  thy  power  to  save. 


I  116 


PSALM  U6,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

_  Grateful  Recollections. 

J  mp     1  T  LOVE  the  Lord ; — his  gracious  eai* 
I  J-  Was  opened  to  my  mournful  prayer ; 

J  He  heard  my  supplicating  voice, 

♦  <  And  bade  my  fainting  heart  rejoice. 

J    7np     2  Return,  my  soul !  and  sweetly  rest 

♦  On  thy  almighty  Father's  breast ; 
\    mf         The  riches  of  his  grace  adore, 

I  And  tell  his  wondrous  mercies  o'er. 

J  3  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord  ? 

'  Or  how  his  matchless  grace  record  ? 

♦  To  him  my  grateful  voice  I  '11  raise, 
And  pour  libations  to  his  praise. 

mf     4  His  crowded  courts  shall  see  me  pay 
>  The  vows  of  my  distressful  day ; 

m  In  life  and  death,  the  saints  shall  find 

Their  guardian  God  for  ever  kind. 


188  PSALM  OXVL 


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116 


PSALM  116,  Second  Fart,  L.  H 

The  SainVs  Rest. 


m       1  DETtJRif,  my  soul !  unto  thy  rest, 

i-l)  From  vain  pursuits  and  maddening  cares, 
p  From  hourly  woes  that  wring  thy  breast. 

The  world's  allurements — Satan's  snares. 

mp     2  Return  unto  thy  rest,  my  soul ! 

From  all  the  wanderings  of  thy  thought ; 
From  sickness  unto  death,  made  whole — 
m  Safe  through  a  thousand  perils  brought. 

3  Then  to  thy  rest,  my  soul !  return. 

From  passions  every  hour  at  strife  ; 
Sin's  works,  and  ways,  and  wages  spurn — 
mf  Lay  hold  upon  eternal  life. 

m       4  God  is  thy  rest ; — with  heart  inclined 

To  keep  his  word,  that  word  believe  ; 

>  Christ  is  thy  rest ; — with  lowly  mind, 

—  His  light  and  easy  yoke  receive. 

1  -I  o  PSALM  116,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

X  X  U  Thanks  for  restoring  Mercy. 

p        IT  LOVE  the  Lord  ; — he  heard  my  cries, 

-1-  And  pitied  every  groan  ; 
mf         Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

>  2  1  love  the  Lord ; — he  bowed  his  ear, 

—  And  chased  my  griefs  away ; 
Oh  !  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray. 

aff     3  My  flesh  declined,  my  spirits  fell. 
And  I  drew  near  the  dead  ; 
"While  inward  pangs  and  fears  of  hell 
Perplexed  my  wakeful  head. 

4  "My  God !"  I  cried,  "  thy  servant  save, 
Thou  ever  good  and  just ! 

Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave — 
Thy  power  is  all  my  trust." 

The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distressed, 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  : 
Return,  my  soul !  to  God,  thy  rest, 

For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 


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PSALM  CXVI.  189 


6  My  God  hath  saved  my  soul  from  death, 
>  And  dried  my  falHng  tears ; 

/  Now  to  his  praise  I  '11  spend  my  breath, 

And  my  remaining  years. 


116 

mf     1 


PSALM  116,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Vows  made  in  Trouble,  paid  in  the  Church. 

WHAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God, 
For  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throie. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thy  house. 
My  offering  shall  be  paid  ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
mp  My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

m       3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 
<  Tliou  ever-blessed  God ! 

mp         How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight — 
How  precious  is  their  blood  ! 

mf     4z  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are ! 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me ! 
m  My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 

Lord !  I  devote  to  thee. 

7nf     5  Now  I  am  thine — ^for  ever  thine ; 
Nor  shall  my  purpose  move ; 
Thy  hand  hath  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain. 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

6  Here,  in  thy  courts,  I  leave  my  vow. 
And  thy  rich  grace  record ; 
TVitness,  ye  saints !  who  hear  me  now, 
K I  forsake  the  Lord. 


PSALM  U6,  7s. 

Help  from  Ood  in  Time  of  Trouble. 


116 

aff     1  A  THOU  God  who  hearest  prayer, 
\j  Every  hour  and  every  where ! 
Listen  to  my  feeble  breath, 
Now  I  touch  the  gates  of  death ; 
For  his  sake  whose  blood  I  plead, 
Hear  me  in  the  hour  of  need. 

2  Hear  and  save  me,  gracious  Lord ! 
For  my  trust  is  in  thy  word ; 


190  PSALM  CXVII. 


Wash  me  from  the  stain  of  sin, 
That  thy  peace  may  rule  within ; 
May  I  know  myself  thy  child, 
Eausomed,  pardoned,  reconciled. 

3  Thou  art  merciful  to  save — 

Thou  hast  snatched  me  from  the  grave  ; 
I  would  kiss  the  chastening  rod, 
O  my  Father  and  my  God ! 
Only  hide  not  now  thy  face, 
God  of  all^ufficient  grace ! 

4  Leave  me  not,  my  strength,  my  trust ! 
Oh  !  remember  I  am  dust : 

Leave  me  not  again  to  stray  ; 
Leave  me  not  the  tempter's  prey : 
Fix  my  heart  on  things  above ; 
Make  me  happy  in  thy  love. 


PSALM  117,  L.  M. 

Exhortation  to   Universal  Praise. 


117 

/        1  Tj^ROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
-L    Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung. 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies.  Lord ! 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


PSALM  117,  C.  M. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  JVations. 


117 

/       1  A  ALL  ye  nations !  praise  the  Lord, 
V  Each  with  a  different  tongue  ; 
In  every  language  learn  his  word. 
And  let  his  name  be  sung. 

2  His  mercy  reigns  through  every  land,- 
Proclaim  his  grace  abroad ; 
For  ever  firm  his  truth  shall  stand, — 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God. 

^  1  ry  PSALM  117,  S.  M. 

X  X   /  Praise  to  God  for  his   Truth  and  Grace. 

f        1  THY  name,  almighty  Lord ! 

J-   Shall  sound  through  distant  lands  ; 


PSALMS  OX VII,  cxvm.  191 

Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word ; 
Thy  truth  for  ever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honor  spread. 
And  long  thy  praise  endure, 
>  Till  morning  light,  and  evening  shade, 

mp  Shall  be  exchanged  no  more. 

I  -I  n'  PSALM  U7,  H.  M. 

J-  -i-   I  Universal  Praise. 

f       1    TEBOYAH'S  praise  subhme 

^   Through  the  wide  earth  be  sung ; 
Ye  realms  of  every  clime ! 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue ! 
His  infinite  compassion  bless — 
His  ever-during  faithfulness. 


PSALM  117,  7s. 

Praise  from  all  Lands. 


117 

/       1    i  LL  ye  nations !  praise  the  Lord ; 
-Li  All  ye  lands  !  your  voices  raise ; 
Heaven  and  earth  !  with  loud  accord, 
Praise  the  Lord — ^for  ever  praise. 

2  For  his  truth  and  mercy  stand. 
Past,  and  present,  and  to  be. 
Like  the  years  of  his  right  hand, — 
Like  his  own  eternity. 

ff       8  Praise  him,  ye  who  know  his  love  ! 

Praise  him,  from  the  depths  beneath  ; 
Praise  him  in  the  heights  above  ; 

Praise  your  Maker, — all  that  breathe ! 


118 


ITO 

Li  I 


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PSALM  118,  L.  M. 

A  new  Song  of  Salvation  by  Christ. 

!  Avhat  a  glorious  corner-stone 
The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse  ! 
But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envy,  and  the  Jews. 

Great  God !  the  work  is  all  divine, — 

♦  The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eyes ! 
J                 This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thine — 

♦  The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 

if        3  Sinners!  rejoice,  and,  saints!  be  glad; 

♦  Hosanna !  let  his  name  be  blest : 
^. ...... ,,_...__.._ .... ...^ 


192  PSALM  OXVIII. 

A  thousand  honors,  on  his  head, 
<  With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory,  rest ! 

mf     4  In  God's  own  name,  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race  ; 

f  Let  the  whole  church  address  their  King, 

With  hearts  of  joy,  and  songs  of  praise. 

-I  1  Q  PSALM  U8,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

X  X  O  Deliverance  from  a  Tumult. 

m       1  THE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now, 
A  Nor  is  my  faith  afraid 
What  all  the  sons  of  earth  can  do, 
Since  heaven  affords  its  aid. 

2  'T  is  safer,  Lord  !  to  hope  in  thee. 
And  have  my  God  niy  friend. 
Than  trust  in  men  of  high  degree, 
And  on  their  truth  depend. 

mf     3  'T  is  through  the  Lord  my  heart  is  strong, 
In  him  my  lips  rejoice  ; 
While  his  salvation  is  my  song. 
How  cheerful  is  my  voice  ! 

m       4  Joy,  to  the  saints,  and  peace  belongs  ; 

The  Lord  protects  their  days ; 
/  Let  Israel  tune  immortal  songs 

To  his  almighty  grace. 

PSALM  118,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Public  Praise  for  Deliverance. 

mjo     1  T  ORD !  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry, 
-L^  And  rescued  from  the  grave  ; — 
Now  shall  he  live — for  none  can  die, 
Whom  God  resolves  to  save. 

mf     2  Thy  praise,  more  constant  than  before, 

Shall  fill  his  daily  breath ; 
mp         Thy  hand,  that  hath  chastised  him  sore, 
>  Defends  him  still  from  death. 

mf     8  Open  the  gates  of  Zion  now. 

For  we  Avill  worship  there  ; — 
The  house,  where  all  the  rigliteous  go 
Thy  mercy  to  declare. 

4  Among  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints, 
Our  thankful  voice  we  raise  : 


118 


PSALM  CXVIII. 


mp         Here  we  have  told  thee  our  complaints, 
/  And  here  we  speak  thy  praise. 

I     1  1  Q  PSALM  118,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

\      JL  X  O  Christ,  the  Foundation  of  his   Church. 

I  mf     1  "DEHOLD  the  sure  foundation-stone, 
I  Jj  Which  God,  in  Zion  lays, 

J  To  huild  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 

I  And  his  eternal  praise. 

*  >       2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear ; 
{     <  And  saints  adore  his  name  : 

I    Tf/f         They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
i  Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

\  m       3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 
*,  Eeject  it  with  disdain  ; 

*  mf         Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
}  And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

\  4:  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood  ? 

i  Yet  must  this  building  rise  : 

if  'T  is  thine  own  Avork,  almighty  God ! 

*  And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

!     1  1  Q  PSALM  118,  Fourth  Part,  C.  M. 

I      1  J.  O  The  Lord?s  Day. 

\    m       1  THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

*  -L   He  calls  the  hours  his  own  : 

{    /  Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 

*  And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

\  2  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 
I  And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 

i  To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 

i  And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 
To  David's  holy  Son  : 
mp         Help  us,  O  Lord !  descend,  and  bring 
/  Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

m       4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men, 
With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
>  To  save  our  sinful  race. 

ff       5  Hosanna,  in  the  highest  strains. 
The  church  on  earth  can  raise : 


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194 


PSALMS  CXVIII,  CXIX 


The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 


118 

m       1 


mf 
m       3 


PSALM  118,  S.  M. 

Salvation  by  Christ. 

SEE,  what  a  living  stone 
The  builders  did  refuse  : 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

The  scribe  and  angry  priest 

Reject  thine  only  Son  ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zion  rest. 

As  the  chief  corner-stone. 


The  work,  O  Lord !  is  thine, 

And  wondrous  in  our  eyes  ; 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine ; 

This  daj"  did  Jesus  rise. 

raf     4  This  is  the  glorious  day. 

That  our  Redeemer  made  : 
Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray ; 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

/        5  Hosanna  to  the  King 

Of  David's  royal  blood ; 
Bless  him,  ye  saints ! — he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

mf     G  T^e  bless  thy  holy  word. 

Which  all  this  grace  displays ; 
And  otfer  on  thine  altar.  Lord ! 

<  Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

PSALM  119,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

.Sfflictions  sanctified. 

FATHER  !  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand  ;— 
How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod. 
That  forced  my  conscience  to  a  stand. 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God 

2  'T  is  good  for  me  to  bear  the  yoke, 

<  For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell ; 
p  'T  is  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
m  That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 

3  The  law,  that  issues  from  thy  mouth, 
mf  Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions,  more 


119 

7np     1 


PSALM  CXIX.  195 


Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  south, 
Or  richest  hills  of  golden  ore. 

nip     4  Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 
Thy  Spirit  formed  my  soul  Avithin ; 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name, 
And  guard  me  safe  from  death  and  sin. 

m       5  Then  all,  who  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 
mf  In  my  salvation  shall  rejoice ; 

For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  word, 

And  made  thy  grace  my  only  choice. 


119 


PSALM  U9,  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Afflictions  sanctified  by  the    Word. 

m       1  AH !  how  I  love  thy  holy  word, 

w  Thy  gracious  covenant,  O  Lord ! 

>  It  guides  me  in  the  peaceful  way ; 

—  I  think  upon  it  all  the  day. 

mf     2  What  are  the  mines  of  shining  wealth. 

The  strength  of  youth,  the  bloom  of  health  ? 
What  are  all  joys,  compared  with  those. 
Thine  everlasting  word  bestows  ? 

m       3  Long  unaiflicted,  undismayed. 

In  pleasure's  path  secure  I  strayed  : 

>  Thou  madest  me  feel  thy  chastening  rod, 
<  And  straight  I  turned  unto  my  God. 

> '  4  "What  though  it  pierced  my  fainting  heart  ? 

—  I  bless  the  hand  that  caused  the  smart ; 
mp  It  taught  my  tears  aAvhile  to  flow, 

>  But  saved  me  from  eternal  woe. 


119 


PSALM  U9,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Blessedness  of  Saints, 

m       1  "DLEST  are  the  undefiled  in  heart, 
-D  Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean ; 
AVho  never  from  thy  law  depart. 
But  fly  from  every  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  who  keep  thy  word, 
And  practice  thy  commands  ; 
mf        With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lord, 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 

mp     3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law, 
mf  How  firm  their  souls  abide ! 


196  PSALM  CXIX. 


Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 
And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey. 
And  honor  all  thy  name. 


PSALM  119,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Constant  Converse  with  God. 


119 

mp     1  TO  thee,  before  the  dawning  light, 
-L  My  gracious  God  !  I  pray  ; 
I  meditate  thy  name  by  night, 
And  keep  thy  law  by  day. 

X  2  My  spirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace  ; 

m  Thy  promise  bears  me  up  : 

mp  And,  while  salvation  long  delays, 

—  Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 

3  Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands. 
And  pay  my  thanks  to  thee ; 
Thy  righteous  providence  demands 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 

p  4:  When  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

m  I  call  thy  works  to  mind ; 

<  My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise, 

mp  And  sweet  acceptance  find. 

^  1  Q  PSALM  119,  TMrd  Part,  C.  M. 

A.  Jl  tJ  Sincerity  and  Obedience, 

m       1  THOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God ! 
i-   Soon  as  I  know  thy  way. 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice  ; 

Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 

Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  mine  eyes  ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

mp     4  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path 
I  think  upon  my  ways  : 


PSALM  OXIX.  197 


<  Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands, 

m  And  trust  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

5  iTow  I  am  thine, — for  ever  thine  ; — 
p  Oh !  save  thy  servant,  Lord ! 

mf         Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place, 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 


119 


PSALM  119,  Fourth  Part,  C.  M. 

Instruction  from  the  Scriptures. 

1  TTOW  shall  the  young  secure  theii*  hearts, 
-U.  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad  ; 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'T  is  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise  ; 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God ! 

5  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth ; 

How  pure  is  every  page ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 


0^: 


1  1  Q  PSALM  119,  Fifth  Part,  C.  M. 

i  X  «y  Delight  in  the  Law. 

H  !  how  I  love  thy  holy  law ! 
T  is  daily  my  dehght ; 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day, 
To  meditate  thy  word  : 

My  soul  with  longing  melts  away, 
To  hear  thy  gospel.  Lord ! 

3  How  doth  thy  word  my  heart  engage ! 
I  How  well  employ  my  tongue  ! 

5^Y* 


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198 

PSALM  CXIX. 

And,  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage, 
Yields  me  a  heavenly  song. 

dol 

4  Am  I  a  stranger,  or  at  home  ? 
'T  is  my  perpetual  feast ; 
Not  honey,  dropping  from  the  comb, 
So  much  delights  my  taste. 

\    m 

5  Ko  treasures  so  enrich  the  mind ; 

ISTor  shall  thy  word  be  sold                                   ; 
For  loads  of  silver  well-refined, 
Or  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 

1    > 

1  -^ 

6  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 
Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, — 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

1     1  1  Q              PSALM  119,  Sixth  Part,  C.  M. 

\      X  JL  y     Conflict  with  Sin,  and  Comfort  from  the   World. 

m 

1  T  ORD  !  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right, 
-L/  And  all  thy  statutes  just : 
Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fight 
With  every  flattering  lust. 

2  Thy  precepts  often  I  survey  ; 
I  keep  thy  law  in  sight, 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day. 
To  form  my  actions  right. 

> 

mp 
< 

mf 

3  My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries — 
"  How  sweet  thy  comforts  be!" 
My  thoughts  in  holy  wonder  rise, 
And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee. 

f 

4  And,  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill,          % 
At  some  good  word  of  thine, 
Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  spoil. 
Have  joys  compared  with  mine. 

-i^a           PSALM  119,  Seventh  Part,  C.  M. 

JL  1  «7                       Excellency  of  the  Scriptures. 

m 

1  T  ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
■L'  To  form  one  perfect  book ; 
Great  God  !  if  once  compared  with  thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 
Could  show  one  sin  forgiven. 

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PSALM  CXIX.  199 


Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave  ; 
But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 
mp     3  I  've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 
Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  further  go  ! 
m       4  Yet  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 
By  works  their  hands  have  wrought ; 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad, 
Extend  to  every  thought. 
5  Our  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace, 
Fall  far  below  thy  word ; 
mf         But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 

1  -I  Q  PSALM  119,  Eighth  Part,  C.  M. 

Jl.  XtJ  Comfort  from  the  Bible. 

m       IT  ORD !  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

-L^  My  lasting  heritage ; 
<  There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 

mf  My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

m       2  I  '11  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
mf         "While  through  the  promises  I  rove, 

With  ever-fresh  delight. 
/       3  'T  is  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown. 

Where  springs  of  life  arise ; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown. 

And  hidden  glory  lies : — 
mp     4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have  ;    * 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest : — 
Our  fairest  hope,  beyond  the  grave. 

And  our  eternal  rest. 

I  1  Q  PSALM  119,  Ninth  Part,  C.  M. 

X  i  t/  Teaching  of  the  Spirit  with  the   Word. 

m       1  'THY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  0  Lord ! 
J-  How  good  thy  works  appear ! 
Open  mine  eyes  to  read  thy  word. 
And  see  thy  wonders  there. 
mp     2  Since  I  'm  a  stranger  here  below, 

Let  not  thy  path  be  hid ; 
m  But  mark  the  road  ray  feet  should  go. 

And  be  my  constant  guide. 


200  PSALM  CXIX. 


m'p     3  When  I  confessed  my  wandering  ways, 
Thou  heardest  my  soul  complain  ; 
Grant  me  the  teachings  of  thy  grace, 
Or  I  shall  stray  again. 

m       4:  When  I  have  learned  my  Father's  will, 

I  '11  teach  the  world  his  ways  : 
<  My  thankful  lips,  inspired  with  zeal, 

/  Shall  loud  pronounce  his  praise. 


119 


PSALM  119,  Tenth  Part,  C.  M. 

Pleading  with  Ood. 

aff     1  "DEHOLD  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord ! 
-L*  Devoted  to  thy  fear  ; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word. 

For  all  my  hopes  are  there.  , 

2  Hast  thou  not  sent  salvation  down. 

And  promised  quickening  grace  ? 
Does  not  my  heart  address  thy  throne  ? — 
And  yet  thy  love  delays ! 

3  Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvation  fail ; 

Oh  !  bear  thy  servant  up  ; 
Nor  let  the  scoffing  lips  prevail, 
That  dare  reproach  my  hope. 

4  Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lord  ? 

Then  let  thy  truth  appear  : 
mf         Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 
And  trust,  as  well  as  fear. 

1  1  Q      •    PSALM  119,  Eleventh  Part,  C.  M. 

X  X  tJ  Breathing  after  Holiness, 

mp     1  AH !  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
vy  To  keep 'his  statutes  still : 
Oh !  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will. 

2  Oh  !  send  thy  Spirit  down,  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Or  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes ; 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires,  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 


PSALM  CXIX.  201 


4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord ! 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  feet  too  often  slip ; 
Yet,  since  I  've  not  forgot  thy  way, 

Kestore  thy  wandering  sheep. 
7n       6  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands — 

'T  is  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 

Offend  against  my  God. 


PSALM  119,  Twelfth  Part,  C.  M. 

Confession  and  Prayer. 


119 

aff     1  llfY  God !  consider  my  distress, 
-^'A  Let  mercy  plead  my  cause ; 
Though  I  have  sinned  against  thy  grace, 
I  can't  forget  thy  laws. 

2  Forbid, — forbid  the  shurp  reproach, 

Which  I  so  justly  fear ; 
Fphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes, 
N"or  let  my  shame  appear, 

3  Be  thou  a  surety.  Lord  !  for  me, 

Nor  let  the  proud  oppress ; 
<  But  make  thy  waiting  servant  see 

mf  The  shinings  of  thy  face, 

p        4  Look  down  upon  my  sorrows.  Lord ! 

And  show  thy  grace  the  same ; 
mp         Thy  tender  mercies  still  afford 

To  those  that  love  thy  name. 

11  Q         PSALM  119,  Thirteenth  Part,  C.  M. 
±  tJ  Holy  Fear,  and  Tenderness  of  Conscience. 

m       1  IITITH  my  whole  heart  I  've  sought  thy  face; 
*'     Oh!  let  me  never  stray 
From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace ! 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way. 
2  Thy  word  I  've  hid  within  my  heart, 
To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin. 
mf     8  I  'm  a  companion  of  the  saints, 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord ; 


202  PSALM  OXIX. 


>  My  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints, 
When  men  transgress  thy  word. 

m'p  4  My  heart  with  sacred  reverence  hears 

^  The  threatenings  of  thy  word ; 

I  My  flesh,  with  holy  trembhng,  fears 

*  The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 

\    "  5  My  God  !  I  long,  I  hope,  I  wait 

J  For  thy  salvation  still ; 

I    mf  While  thy  whole  law  is  my  delight, 

\  And  I  obey  thy  will. 


PSALM  119,  Fourteenth  Part,  C.  M. 

Benefit  of  Affliction. 


119 

aff     1   CONSIDER  all  my  sorrows.  Lord ! 
^  And  thy  deliverance  send  ; 
My  soul  for  thy  salvation  faints ; 
When  will  my  troubles  end  ? 

2  Yet  I  have  found,  't  is  good  for  me 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod ; 
Afflictions  make  me  learn  thy  law, 
And  live  upon  my  God. 

3  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight, 

When  earthly  joys  were  fled. 
My  soul,  oppressed  with  sorrow's  weight, 
Had  sunk  among  the  dead. 

4:  I  know  thy  judgments.  Lord !  are  right, 
Though  they  may  seem  severe  ; 
The  sharpest  sufferings  I  endure 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 

5  Before  I  knew  thy  chastening  rod, 
My  feet  were  apt  to  stray ; 
m  But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 

Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

1  1  q  PSALM  119,  Fifteenth  Part,  C.  M. 

Jl  \.*J  Pious  Resolutions. 

1  AH !  that  thy  statutes,  every  hour, 
m  v/  Might  dwell  upon  my  mind ; 

<  Thence  I  derive  a  quickening  power, 

>  And  daily  peace  I  find. 

m       2  To  meditate  thy  precepts,  Lord ! 
Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 


PSALM  CXIX.  203 


I  My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word ; — 

j  Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 

I  3  How  would  I  run  in  thy  commands, 

I  If  thou  my  heart  discharge 

From  sin,  and  Satan's  hateful  chains. 
And  set  my  feet  at  large ! 

mf     4  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 
Thy  statutes  and  thy  name ; 
I  '11  speak  thy  word,  though  kings  should  hear, 
ISTor  yield  to  sinful  shame. 

1  -|  Q  PSALM  119,  Sixteenth  Part,  C.  M. 

X  i  t7  Prayer  for  quickening  Grace. 

aff     1  MY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust; 
-L'i-  Lord  !  give  me  life  divine ; 
From  vain  desires  and  every  lust, 
Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 

2  I  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 
To  speed  me  in  thy  way, 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
\  Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

i  3  Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still, 

\  And  thou  a  faithful  God  ? 

*  Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
J  To  run  the  heavenly  road  ? 

\  4  Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  love, 

J  And  long  to  see  thy  face  ? 

I  And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move, 

i  Without  enlivening  grace  ! 

I    m        5  Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  more, 

*  And  ne'er  forget  thy  word ; 

I  When  I  have  felt  its  quickening  power, 

I  To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

i     1  1  Q         PSALM  119,  Seventeentli  Part,  C.  M. 

j      ±1*7  The  Bible,  our   Light. 

i  m       1  TTOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
i  -tL  By  inspiration  given ! 

\  Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 

i  To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

\    dol     2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 
I   p  In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 


1    204  PSALM  OXIX. 

<    mf        Life,  liglit,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts, 
X  And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

J  m       3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
J  Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 

I  /  Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 

i  Of  heaven's  eternal  day. 

5     -I  -I  Q         PSALM  119,  Eighteentli  Part,  C.  M. 

\      1.  \.%J  The  Spirit  and  the   Word. 

im        1  THE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 
i-   And  brings  the  truth  to  sight ; 
^  Precepts  and  promises  afford 

A  sanctifying  light. 

/        2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic,  like  the  sun ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age ; — 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

Ill        S  The  hand,  that  gave  it,  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
<  His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, — 

>  They  rise,  but  never  set. 

mf     4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine. 
For  such  a  bright  display. 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
"With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

5  M}^  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 
The  steps  of  him  I  love, 
/  Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view, 

In  brighter  worlds  above. 


119 


PSALM  119,  S.  M. 

The  Bible,  the  Guide  of  the  Young. 

mp     1  TjyiTH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 
' '    My  God !  to  thee  I  pray  : 
Oh  !  bring  me  now,  while  I  am  young, 
To  thee,  the  living  way. 

2  Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care ; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  flee  from  every  snare. 

8  My  heart,  to  folly  prone. 
Renew  by  power  divine ; 


PSALMS  OXX,  OXXI.  205 

Unite  it  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

4  Oh  !  let  thy  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ  ; 
Be  this,  through  all  my  foll'wing  days, 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 

m       5  To  what  thy  laws  impart, 

Be  my  whole  soul  inclined  ; 
Come,  Saviour !  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 

-I  QA  PSALM  120,  C.  M. 

1.  /^\J         Complaint  of  Strife,  and  Desire  for  Peace, 

aff     1  THOU  God  of  love,  thou  ever-blest ! 
-i-  Pity  my  suffering  state  ; 
When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest, 
From  lips  that  love  deceit  ? 

2  Oh !  might  I  fly  to  change  my  place. 

How  would  I  choose  to  dwell 

In  some  wide  lonesome  wilderness, 

And  leave  these  gates  of  hell! 

m'p     3  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek ; 

How  lovely  are  its  charms ! 
<  I  am  for  peace, — but  when  I  speak, 

mf  They  all  declare  for  arras. 

>  4  Should  burning  arrows  smite  them  through, 

Strict  justice  would  approve; 
But  I  would  rather  spare  my  foe, 
])  And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 

m  PSALM  121,  L.  M. 

Goffs  guardian  Care. 

f       1  TTE  lives — the  everlasting  God, 

J-L  Who  built  the  world,  who  spread  the  flood ; 
The  heavens,  with  all  their  hosts  he  made, 

>  And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

m       2  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way ; 

His  morning  smiles  adorn  the  day  ; 
r^p         He  spreads  the  evening  veil,  and  keeps 
p  The  silent  hours,  while  Israel  sleeps. 

m       3  Israel,  a  name  divinely  blest, 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest ; 


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206  PSALM  OXXI. 


Thy  holy  guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber,  nor  surprise. 

4  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day, 
Nor  the  pale  moon,  with  sickly  ray. 
Shall  blast  thy  couch ; — no  baleful  star 
Dart  his  mahgnant  fire  so  far. 

5  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn, 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return, 
Safe  in  the  Lord ; — his  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare. 

6  On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power : 
^  And,  in  thy  last  departing  hour, 

<  Angels,  who  trace  the  airy  road, 

mf         Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 


121 


PSALM  121,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Confidence  in  God. 

m       1  TO  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 
J-   There  all  my  hopes  are  laid : 
The  Lord,  who  built  the  earth  and  skies, 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 

2  Their  steadfast  feet  shall  never  fall, 
Whom  he  designs  to  keep  ; 

>  His  ear  attends  the  softest  call ; 
mp  His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 

mf     3  Israel !  rejoice,  and  rest  secure  ; 
Thy  keeper  is  the  Lord ; 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

m       4  No  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon, 
Shall  have  his  leave  to  smite  ; 
He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon, 

>  From  blasting  damps  at  night. 

m       5  He  guards  thy  soul,  he  keeps  thy  breath, 
Where  thickest  dangers  come ; 

mf         Go  and  return,  secure  from  death. 
Till  God  commands  thee  home. 

m  PSALM  121,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Help  in  God. 

mp     1  "pNCOMPASSED  with  ten  thousand  illg, 
J  Xj  Pressed  by  pursuing  foes, 


f- 


^ 

PSALM  CXXI.  201 


I  mf         I  lift  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 

{  From  whence  salvation  flows. 

j  w       2  My  help  is  from  the  Lord,  who  made 

I  And  governs  earth  and  sky  ; 

*,  I  look  to  his  almighty  aid, 

I  And  ever-watching  eye. 

*  3  He,  who  thy  soul  in  safety  keeps, 
J  Shall  drive  destruction  hence; 

I  The  Lord,  thy  keeper,  never  sleeps, 

*,  The  Lord  is  thy  defence. 

*,  4:  The  sun,  with  his  afflictive  light, 

J  Shall  harm  thee  not  by  day ; 

*f  Nor  thee  the  moon  molest  by  night, 

*  Along  thy  tranquil  way. 
t 

t  5  Thee  shall  the  Lord  preserve  from  sin, 

t  And  comfort  in  distress  ; 

I  Thy  going-out  and  coming-in 

i  mf             The  Lord,  thy  God,  shall  bless. 


121 


PSALM  121,  H.  M. 

God^  our  Protector. 

i  mf     1  TO  God  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

J  -L  From  him  is  all  my  aid ; 

\  The  God  who  built  the  skies, 

j  And  earth  and  nature  made : 

i  God  is  the  tower 

{  To  which  I  fly ; 

\  His  grace  is  nigh 

I  In  every  hour. 
» 

J  2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 

\  And  fall  in  fatal  snares  ; 

{  Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 

\  Defends  me  from  my  fears : 

I  Those  wakeful  eyes, 

*  That  never  sleep. 
Shall  Israel  keep. 
When  dangers  rise. 

3  ISTo  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away. 
If  God  be  with  me  there : 


•« 

208               PSALMS  CXXI,  OXXII.                          1 

Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade, 
To  guard  my  head, 

By  night  or  noon. 

mp 
mf 

4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word, 

To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord                                          | 

To  keep  my  mortal  breath :                                  | 
I  '11  go  and  come,                                                       | 

Nor  fear  to  die,                                                      | 

Till  from  on  high                                                   | 
Thou  call  me  home.                   ,                               j 

-1  Q  -i                          PSALM  121,  7s.                                       1 

L  ^  L                                     Israel's  Keeper.                                                        J 

mp 

1  INTERVAL  of  grateful  shade !                              | 
J-  Welcome  to  my  wearied  head :                           | 
Welcome,  slumber  !  to  mine  eyes,                           t 
Tired  Avith  glaring  vanities. 

2  That  kind  eye,  which  cannot  sleep, 
These  defenceless  hours  shall  keep : 
By  my  heavenly  Father  blest, 
Thus  I  give  my  powers  to  rest.                                I 

3  What  if  death  my  sleep  invade  ? 
Should  I  be  of  death  -afraid  ? 
While  encircled  by  thine  arm. 
Death  may  strike,  but  cannot  harm. 

m 
O 

p 

4  With  thy  heavenly  presence  blest, 
Death  is  hfe,  and  labor  rest : 
Welcome,  sleep  or  death,  to  me, — 
Still  secure,  if  still  with  thee. 

1  QO            PSALM  122,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

y.  /^/Z/                                Going  to  Church. 

mf 

1  TJOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
-LL  My  friends  devoutly  say, — 
"  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear. 
And  keep  the  solemn  day." 

< 

> 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road ; 
The  church,  adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

PSALM  CXXIL  209 


I  /        3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unknown, 
i  The  holy  tribes  repair ; 

>  The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 

I  And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

I  >  4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints ; 

I  mp  And,  Avhile  his  awful  voice 

*  Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 

i  <  We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

p        5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 
mf  And  joy  a  constant  guest ! 

"With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace. 
Be  her  attendants  blest ! 

G  ity  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still. 
While  life  or  breath  remains ; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell, 
/  There  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 


122 

mf     1 


PSALM  122,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Public   fVorship  on  the  Sabbath, 

WITH  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day, 
Which  God  has  called  his  own  ; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 


m       2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord  !  how  fair ! 

Where  willing  vot'ries  throng, 
mp         To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
mf  And  pour  the  choral  song. 

mp     3  Spirit  of  grace  !  Oh  !  deign  to  dwell 
Within  thy  church  below ; 
Make  her  in  holiness  excel — 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found ; 
m  Let  all  her  sons  unite 

mf         To  spread,  with  grateful  zeal,  around, 
<  Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

/       5  Great  God !  we  hail  the  sacred  day. 
Which  thou  hast  called  thine  own ; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  thy  throne. 


* 

X 


210  PSALM  CXXII. 


122 


PSALM  122,  C.  P.  M. 

The  Sabbath  and  the  Sanctuary. 

mf     1  THE  festal  morn,  my  God  !  is  come, 
i-   That  calls  me  to  thy  sacred  dome, 

Thy  presence  to  adore  : 
My  feet  the  summons  shall  attend. 
With  willing  steps  thy  courts  ascend, 

>  And  tread  the  hallowed  floor. 

mf     2  "With  holy  joy  I  hail  the  day, 

That  warns  my  thirsting  soul  away ; 
What  transports  fill  my  breast ! 
/  For,  lo !  my  great  Redeemer's  power 

Unfolds  the  everlasting  door, 
And  leads  me  to  his  rest. 

3  E'en  now,  to  my  expecting  eyes, 

The  heaven-built  towers  of  Salem  rise  ; 

E'en  now,  with  glad  survey, 
I  view  her  mansions,  that  contain 
Th'  angelic  forms, — an  awful  train, — 

And  shine  with  cloudless  day. 

mf     4  Hither,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Lo  !  the  redeemed  of  God  ascend, 
Their  tribute  hither  bring  ; 

/  Here,  crowned  with  everlasting  joy. 

In  hymns  of  praise  their  tongues  employ 

ff  And  hail  th'  immortal  King. 


122 

mf     1 


PSALM  122,  S.  P.  M. 

Qoing  to  Church. 

HOW  pleased  and  blessed  was  I, 
To  hear  the  people  cry, — 
"  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day !'' 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal. 
We  haste  to  Zion's  hill. 

And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

/        2  Zion !  thrice  happy  place. 

Adorned  with  wondrous  grace. 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  i  iond 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 
The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 


PSALM  CXXIII.  211 


3  There  David's  greater  Son 
Has  fixed  his  royal  throne ; 

m  He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there  : 

<  He  bids  the  saint  be  glad, 

>  He  makes  the  sinner  sad, 

mp  And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
mf         And  joy  within  thee  wait. 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest : 

>  The  man  who  seeks  thy  peace, 

<  And  wishes  thine  increase — 

mf  A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest ! 

m       5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows : — 
mp         "  Peace  to  this  sacred  house !" 

For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell 
mf         And,  since  my  glorious  God 
Makes  thee  his  blest  abode, 

My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 


PSALM  123,  C.  M. 

Pleading  with  Submission. 


123 

aff     1  r\  THOU !  whose  grace  and  justice  reign, 
V/  Enthroned  above  the  skies. 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain ; 
To  thee  we  lift  our  eyes, 

2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand, 
And  fear  the  angry  stroke ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand, 
And  wait  a  peaceful  look ; — 

8  So,  for  our  sins,  we  justly  feel 
Thy  discipline,  O  God! 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  still, 
Till  thou  remove  thy  rod. 

4  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 
In  thy  compassion  lies ; 
<  This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up, — 

>  That  God  will  not  despise. 

^  QQ  PSALM  123,  7s. 

X  /^  O  Waiting  on  God. 

mp     1  T  ORD!  before  thy  throne  we  bend ; 
-L^  Now  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend : 


f 


212  PSALMS  CXXIV,  cxxv. 


I  Servants,  to  our  Master  true, 

I  Lo !  we  yield  thee  homage  due  : 

I  <  Children,  to  thy  throne  we  fly, 

i  p  Abba — Father  !  hear  our  cry. 

j  2  Low  before  thee.  Lord !  we  bow, 

i  X         We  are  weak — but  mighty  thou  : 

J  p  Sore  distressed,  yet  suppliant  still, 

i  Here  we  wait  thy  holy  will ; 

i  mp         Bound  to  earth  and  rooted  here, 
i  Till  our  Saviour  God  appear. 

i  3  Leave  us  not  beneath  the  power 

I  Of  temptation's  darkest  hour : 

J  >  Swift  to  seal  their  captives'  doom, 

*  mf         See  our  foes  exulting  come ! 

j  mp         Jesus,  Saviour !  yet  be  nigh, 

\  f  Lord  of  hfe  and  victory. 


124 


PSALM  124,  L.  M. 

Song-  for  Deliverance. 


m       1  XT  AD  not  the  Lord, — may  Israel  say, — 

JlI  Had  not  the  Lord  maintained  our  side, 
When  men  to  make  our  lives  a  prey, 

<  Rose,  like  the  swelling  of  the  tide  ; — 

mff    2  The  swelhng  tide  had  stopped  our  breath ; 

So  fiercely  did  the  waters  roll, 
mp         We  had  been  swallowed  deep  in  death, — 

>  Proud  waters  had  o'erwhelmed  our  soul. 

/       3  We  leap  for  joy,  we  shout  and  sing, 

>  Who  just  escaped  the  fatal  stroke ; 
m           So  flies  the  bird,  with  cheerful  wing. 

When  once  the  fowler's  snare  is  broke. 

4:  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name. 

Who  formed  the  earth,  and  built  the  skies  : 
He,  who  upholds  that  wondrous  frame, 

Guards  his  own  church  with  watchful  eyes. 

1  Q  ;r  PSALM  125,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

X/CD  The  Saint's  Safety. 

f       1  TrNSHAKEN"  as  the  sacred  hill, 
'J   And  firm  as  mountains  stand, 
Firm  as  a  rock,  the  soul  shall  rest, 
That  trusts  th'  almighty  hand. 


PSALM  CXXV.                        213 

j 

2  Not  walls,  nor  hills,  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground,                                 1 

As  those  eternal  arms  of  love,                                  | 

That  every  saint  surround.                                   \ 

p 
< 

f 

3  Deal  gently,  Lord !  with  souls  sincere,                  | 
And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise. 
Where  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  gone. 

i     -i  O  ;r             PSALM  125,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

J       L  /C>tJ                           The  Safety  of  the  Saints. 

\  ^ 

1  TITHO  make  the  Lord  of  hosts  their  tower,          \ 
M    Shall  like  Mount  Zion  be,                                 \ 
Immoveable  by  mortaPpower, — 
Built  on  eternity. 

j  -/ 

2  As,  round  about  Jerusalem, 

The  guardian  mountains  stand. 
So  shall  the  Lord  encompass  them 
Who  hold  by  his  right  hand. 

i 
t 

f 

3  The  rod  of  wickedness  shall  ne'er 
Against  the  just  prevail. 
Lest  innocence  should  find  a  snare, 
And  tempted  vu-tue  fail. 

i 

4z  Do  good,  0  Lord !  do  good  to  those, 
Who  cleave  to  thee  in  heart, 
Who  on  thy  truth  alone  repose, 
Nor  from  thy  law  depart. 

m 
\ 
j    mp 

5  While  rebel-souls,  who  turn  aside, 
Thine  anger  shall  destroy, 
Do  thou  in  peace  thy  people  guide 
To  thine  eternal  joy. 

\     -.QA                       PSALM  125,  S.  M. 

J      1  /^<J                      TAe  Saint's  Safety  in  Trial. 

\ 

1  T?IRM  and  unmoved  are  they, 
-T  Who  rest  their  souls  on  God ; 
Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt. 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

1 

* 

4- 

2  As  mountains  stood  to  guard 
The  city's  sacred  ground, 
So  God,  and  his  almighty  love. 
Embrace  his  saints  around. 

214  PSALMS  CXXV,  CXXVI. 

m       3  "What  though  the  Father's  rod 

Drop  a  chastising  stroke  ? 
Yet,  lest  it  wound  their  souls  too  deep, 

Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 
p        4  Deal  gently,  Lord  !  with  those, 

Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, — 
m  Whose  hope  and  love,  and  every  grace, 

Proclaim  their  heart  sincere. 


125 


PSALM  125,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

The  God  of  Zion. 

\  f        1  TION"  stands  ^\\ih  hills  surrounded, — 

J  Li  Zion,  kept  by  power  divine ; 

\  All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 

\  Though  the  world  in  arms  combine  : — 

*  Happy  Zion ! 
{  What  a  favored  lot  is  thine. 
J  mp     2  Every  human  tie  may  perish, 
\  Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove, 

*  Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish, 
J  Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove ; 
\  mf         But  no  changes 
{  Can  attend  Jehovah's  love, 
i  m       3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 
i  <              Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright ; 
j  —          But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee ; 

*  Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight : 
i    f           God  is  with  thee : — 
;  God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

j  126 

\    m       1  lirHEN"  God,  from  sin's  captivity, 
\  ' '    Sets  his  afflicted  people  free, — 

\  Lost  in  amaze,  their  mercies  seem 

i  The  transient  raptures  of  a  dream. 

I    <       2  But  soon  their  ransomed  souls  rejoice, 
J    /  And  mirth  and  music  swell  their  voice. 

Till  foes  confess,  nor  dare  condemn, 
"  The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  them." 
They  catch  the  strain  and  answer  thus — 
"  The  Lord  has  done  great  things  for  us. 
Whence  gladness  tills  our  hearts  ;  and  songs. 
Sweet  and  spontaneous,  wake  our  tongues." 


PSALM  126,  L. 

Joyful  Change. 


{  PSALM  CXXVl.                        215    I 

X  4  Who  sow  in  tears  sliall  reap  in  joy :                        ) 

—  Nought  shall  the  precious  seed  destroy ;                 j 

mp  Not  long  the  weeping  exiles  roam, 

<  But  bring  their  sheaves  rejoicing  home. 


i  126 

m       1 


PSALM  126,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Change  effected  by  Grace. 

WHEN  God  revealed  his  gracious  name, 
And  changed  my  mournful  state, 

I  >  My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream, 

I  77)/  The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

<  2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

5  And  did  thy  hand  confess ;  J 

I  /  My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains,  j 

I  And  sung  surprising  grace.  J 

/  mf     3  "Great  is  the  work!^' — my  neighbors  cried,  J 

J  And  owned  the  power  divine  ;-^  j 

i  /  "  Great  is  the  work!" — mj^  heart  replied, — 

\  "  And  be  the  glory  thine." 

I  mf     4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 
I  Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 

/  Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 

{  f  To  rivers  of  delight. 

1  m/p     5  Let  those,  who  sow  in  sadness,  wait 

I  —  Till  the  fair  harvest  come : 

J  <  They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 

I  /  And  shout  the  blessings  home. 


126 


PSALM  126,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Mercy  of  God  to  his  People. 

\    f  1  TTE  servants  of  the  living  God ! 
f  J-    Let  praise  your  hearts  employ ; 

\  And,  as  you  tread  the  heavenly  road, 

I  Lift  up  the  voice  of  joy. 

\    m  2  Have  they  not  reason  to  rejoice, 
i  Whose  sins  have  been  forgiven ; — 

I  Called  by  a  gracious  Father's  voice 

I  To  be  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 

<  3  How  do  the  captive's  transports  flow, 
>  When  rescued  from  his  chains ! 

<  And  how  must  sinners  joy  to  know 
/  Their  great  deliverer  reigns ! 
m       4  Oh !  grant  us,  Lord !  to  feel  and  own 

The  power  of  love  divine. 


PSALM  CXXVII. 


216 


mp         The  blood  that  doth  for  sin  atone, 
m  The  grace  which  makes  us  thine. 

5  The  spirit  of  adoption  give  : 
Teach  us,  with  every  breath, 
<  To  sing  thy  praises  while  we  live, 

>  And  bless  thy  name  in  death. 


127 


127 


PSALM  127,  L.  M. 

The  Blessing  of  God  necessary  to  Success. 

IF  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 
And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost ; 
If  God  the  city  will  not  keep, 
The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep. 
"What  if  you  rise  before  the  sun, 
And  work  and  toil  wlien  day  is  done, 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  your  bread, 
To  shun  that  poverty  you  dread? 
'T  is  all  in  vain,  till  God  hath  blessed ; 
He  can  make  rich,  yet  give  us  rest : 
Children  and  friends  are  blessings  too, 
If  God  our  sovereign  make  them  so. 
Happy  the  man,  to  whom  he  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends  ; 
How  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove, 
When  they  are  seasoned  with  his  love. 

PSALM  127,  C.  M. 

Effort  in  vain  without  God. 

1  TF  God  to  build  the  house  deny, 
J-  The  builders  work  in  vain  ; 

And  towns,  without  his  wakeful  eye, 
A  useless  watch  maintain. 

2  Before  the  morning  beams  arise. 

Your  painful  work  renew. 
And,  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skies, 
Your  tiresome  toil  pursue. 

3  Short  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  your  fare, 

In  vain,  till  God  has  blessed ; 

But,  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care, 

You  shall  have  food  and  rest. 

4  Not  children,  relatives,  nor  friends. 

Shall  real  blessings  prove, 
ISTor  all  the  earthly  joys  he  sends, 
If  sent  without  his  love. 


I  PSALMS  CXXVII— CXXIX.  217 

j     1  97  PSALM  127,  83  and  7s. 

i      -*•  /^  •  Protection  and  Success  are  from  God. 

J    m        1  "yAINLY,  through  night's  weary  hours, 
t  T    Keep  ye  watch,  lest  foes  alarm ; — 

J  Yain  our  bulwarks,  and  our  towers, 

I  But  for  God's  protecting  arm. 

i*  2  Vain  were  all  our  toil  and  labor, 

Did  not  God  that  labor  bless ; 
Yain,  without  his  grace  and  favor, 
Every  talent  we  possess. 
I    mp     3  Vainer  still  the  hope  of  heaven, 
I  That  on  human  strength  relies ; 

J    m  But  to  him  shall  help  be  given, 

J  Who  ir  humble  faith  applies. 

I  4  Seek  w^e,  then,  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

I  He  will  grant  us  peace  and  rest ; 

*  jSTe'er  was  suppliant  disappointed, 

\  Who  thi-ough  Christ  his  prayer  addressed. 


PSALM  128,  C.  M. 

Happiness  of  the  Pious. 


128 

m       1  ATI !  happy  man,  whose  soul  is  filled 

>  v/   With  zeal  and  reverend  awe ; 
m           His  lips  to  God  their  honors  yield, 

His  life  adorns  the  law. 

2  A  careful  providence  shall  stand. 

And  ever  guard  thy  head ; 
Shall  on  the  labors  of  thy  hand 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 

3  The  Lord  sliall  thy  best  hopes  fulfill. 

For  months  and  years  to  come  : 
The  Lord,  who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill. 

Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 
mf     4  This  is  the  man,  whose  happy  eyes 

Shall  see  his  house  increase ; 
X         Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise, — 

>  Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 

PSALM  129,  C.  M. 

Persecutors  punished. 

mp     1  TIP  from  my  youth, — may  Israel  say, 

>  vJ   Have  I  been  nursed  in  tears ; 
mp         My  griefs  were  constant  as  the  day. 

And  tedious  as  the  years. 

19 


129 


PSALM  CXXX. 


2  Up  from  my  youth,  I  bore  the  rage 
Of  all  the  sons  of  strife  ; 
Oft  they  assailed  my  riper  age, 
But  not  destroyed  my  life. 
mf     3  The  Lord  grew  angry  on  his  throne, 
And,  with  impartial  eye, 
Measured  the  mischiefs  they  had  done, 

<  And  let  his  arrows  fly. 
m       4  How  was  their  insolence  surprised 

<  To  hear  his  thunders  roll ! 

>  And  all  the  foes  of  Zion  seized 
'p  "With  horror  to  the  soul. 

<  5  Thus  shall  the  men,  who  hate  the  saints, 
f  Be  blasted  from  the  sky  ; 
p            Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints, 

>  And  all  their  prospects  die. 

1  Ofi  PSALM  130,  1.11. 

X  Ov/  Pardoning  Grace, 

^ff     1  "pROM  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts, 
Jl    To  thee,  my  God !  I  raise  my  cries  : 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 

No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 
mf     2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  thrcme  of  grace, 
Free  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there ; 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face. 
And  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 
m/p     3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait. 

And  long  and  Avish  for  breaking  day. 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate ; — 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display? 
mf     4  My  trust  is  fixed  upon  thy  word, 

Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain; 

<  Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 

>  And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 
mf     5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  gi-ace. 

Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son  ; 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 

And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 

J     -I  on  PSALM  130,  C.  M. 

«      X  Ov7  Trust  in  a  pardoning  Ood. 

\    ^ff    1    O^'^  ^^  ^^^  deeps  of  long  distress, 

}  \J   Thft  bordprs  of  dfisnRir. 


The  borders  of  despair, 


PSALM  CXXX.  219 


I  sent  my  cries  to  seek  thy  grace, — 
My  groans  to  move  thine  ear. 

J  2  Great  God !  should  thy  severer  eye, 

♦  And  thine  impartial  hand, 

♦  Mark  and  revenge  iniquity, 

♦  No  mortal  flesh  could  stand. 

♦  3  But  there  are  pardons  with  my  God, 

♦  For  crimes  of  high  degree; 

i  Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  his  blood, 

I  To  draw  us  near  to  thee. 

i  4  I  wait  for  thy  salvation.  Lord ! 

I  >               AVith  strong  desires  I  wait ; 

♦  mf         My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word, 

♦  Stands  watching  at  thy  gate. 

♦  5  Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  trust, 

♦  Let  Israel  seek  his  face ; 

I  The  Lord  is  good,  as  well  as  just, 

♦  And  plenteous  is  his  grace. 


i     ion  PSALM  130,  First  Part,  S.  M. 

*  1.  tJ\J  Waiting  on  a  gracious  Ood. 

*  aff     1  PROM  lowest  depths  of  woe, 
I  ^    To  God  I  send  my  cry  ; 

I  Lord !  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 

i  And  graciously  reply. 

\  2  Shouldst  thou  severely  judge, 

*  Who  could  the  trial  bear  ? 
i                  Forgive,  O  Lord !  lest  we  despond, 

And  quite  renounce  thy  fear. 

m       3  My  soul  with  patience  waits 
For  thee,  the  living  Lord  ; 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, — 
Thy  never-failing  word. 

4  My  longing  eyes  look  out 
For  thine  enlivening  ray, 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
To  hail  the  dawning  day. 

mf     5  Let  Israel  trust  in  God  i 

No  bounds  his  mercy  knows ; 
The  plenteous  source  and  fountain,  whence 
Eternal  succor  flows. 

4-' 


220  PSALM  cxxx. 


■t  f)f\  PSALM  130,  Second  Part,  S.  M. 

JL  OvJ  Mourning  in  spiritual  Darkness, 

aff     1  AUT  of  the  depths  of  woe, 
\J  To  thee,  O  Lord  1  I  cry  : 

<  Darkness  surrounds  me,  but  I  know, 
mp  That  thou  art  ever  nigh. 

2  Then  hearken  to  my  voice, 
Give  ear  to  my  comphiint ; 

<  Thou  bidst  the  mourning  soul  rejoice, 
>  Thou  comfortest  the  faint. 

aff     3  1  cast  my  hope  on  thee : 

Thou  canst,  thou  wilt  forgive  : 
Wert  thou  to  mark  iniquity, 
Who  in  thy  sight  could  live  ? 

4  Humbly  on  thee  I  Avait, 

Confessing  all  my  sin  ; 
Lord !  I  am  knocking  at  thy  gate, — 
Open  and  let  me  in, 

5  Though  storms  tliy  face  obscure, 

<  And  dangers  threaten  loud, 
/            Jehovah's  covenant  is  sure,— 

His  bow  is  in  the  cloud. 


130 


PSALM  130,  7s. 

The  Cldid-like  Temper. 


1  AUIET,  Lord!  my  froward  heart; 
H  Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art ; 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child ; 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  tliat  pleases  thee. 

2  Wliat  thou  shalt  to-day  provide. 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave : 
'T  is  enough  that  thou  wilt  care  ; 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear  ? 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own. 
Knows  he  's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  move  one  step  alone  ; — 
Let  me  thus  Avith  thee  abide,  ^ 
As  my  Father,  guard,  and  guide. 


PSALM  OXXXI.  221 

mf     4  Thus  preserved  from  Satan's  wiles, 

Safe  from  dangers,  free  from  fears, 
May  I  live  upon  thy  smiles. 

Till  the  promised  hour  appears, 

f  When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 

All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 


131 


PSALM  131,  C.  M. 

Humility  and  Submission. 


1  TS  there  ambition  in  my  heart  ? 

A  Search,  gracious  God !  and  see ; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part  ? 
Lord !  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still, 

And  all  my  carriage  mild ; 
Content,  my  Father !  with  thy  will. 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind, 

Shall  have  a  large  reward  ; 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resigned, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 


PSALM  131,  78. 

jin  acquiescent  Temper. 


131 

mp     1  T  ORD  !  for  ever  at  thy  side, 

-L'  Let  my  place  and  portion  be  ; 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride  ; 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 
All  thy  Spirit  hath  revealed; 
Thou  hast  spoken, — I  believe. 

Though  the  prophecy  were  sealed. 

8  Quiet  as  a  weaned  child. 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast. 
By  no  subtlety  beguiled. 
On  thy  faithful  word  I  rest, 

f        4  Saints  !  rejoicing  evermore, 
In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust : 
Him  in  all  his  ways  adore. 
Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 


r 


222  PSALM  CXXXII. 


132 


PSALM  132,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Churchy  the  Dwelling-Place  of  Ood. 


m       1  TTTHERE  shall  we  go  to  seek,  and  find, 
» »    A  habitation  for  our  God  ? — 
A  dwelling  for  th'  eternal  mind, 
Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood  ? 

mf     2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 
Of  Zion,  for  his  ancient  rest ; 
And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still ; 

His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest. 

f        8  "Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 

And  reign  for  ever,"  saith  the  Lord ; 
"  Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 
And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

>       4  "  Here  will  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

<  And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread  ; 
m           Sinners,  who  wait  before  my  door, 

AVith  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 

mf     5  "  The  saints,  unable  to  contain 

<  Their  inward  joy,  shall  shout  and  sing ; 
f           The  Son  of  David  here  shall  reign, 

And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King." 


132 


PSALM  132,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

Promise  of  the  Reign  of  Christ  as  the  Son  of  David. 

m       IT  ORD  !  for  thy  servant  David's  sake, 
-L^  Perform  thine  oath  to  David's  Son : 
Thy  truth  thou  never  wilt  forsake  ; 
Look  on  thine  own  anointed  One. 

2  The  Lord  in  faithfulness  hath  sworn, 

His  throne  for  ever  to  maintain  ; 
From  realm  to  realm,  the  sceptre  borne 
Shall  stretch,  o'er  earth,  Messiah's  reign. 

3  Zion,  my  chosen  hill  of  old, 

My  rest,  my  dwelling,  my  delight, 
"With  loving-kindness  I  uphold ; 
Her  walls  are  ever  in  my  sight. 

4  There  David's  horn  shall  bud  and  bloom, 

The  branch  of  glory  and  renown  ; 
<  His  foes  my  vengeance  shall  consume ; 

/  Him  with  eternal  years  I  crown. 


r 


PSALMS  OXXXII,  CXXXIII.  223 

1  Q  Q  PSALM  132,  C.  M. 

L  tJ/^  Prayer  for  the  Reign  of  Christ. 

mf"   1    A  RISE,  O  King  of  grace  !  arise, 
■^  And  enter  to  tliy  rest ; 
Lo  !  thy  church  waits,  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  owned  and  blest. 

♦  2  Enter,  with  all  thy  glorious  train, — 
!  Thy  Spirit  and  thy  word ; 

\  All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 

\  Could  no  such  grace  atford. 

J  3  Here,  mighty  God !  accept  our  vows ; 

J  Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread : 

♦  Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

♦  And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

J  4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 

\  Let  God's  Anointed  shine ; 

\  Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 

♦  With  love  and  power  divine. 

♦  /       5  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne  ; 
And,  as  his  kingdom  grows, 

Eresh  honors  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 


133 


PSALM  133,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Brotherly  Love. 

dol     1  T  0  !  what  an  entertaining  sight 
-Li  Are  brethren  who  agree  ; — 
Brethren,  whose  cheerful  hearts  unite, 
Li  bands  of  piety. 

♦  2  When  streams  of  love,  from  Christ,  the  spring, 
't  Descend  to  every  soul, 

♦  And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing, 
i  Shades  and  bedews  the  whole  : — 

i  3  'T  is  like  the  oil,  divinely  sweet. 

On  Aaron's  reverend  head ; 
The  trickling  drops  perfumed  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

4r  'T  is  pleasant  as  the  morning  dew8, 
That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows, 
And  makes  his  grace  distill. 


i    224  PSALM  CXXXIII. 

J     -I  q  Q  PSALM  133,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

*      X  O  O  Excellence  of  Christian    Unanimity. 

m       1  CPIRIT  of  peace,  celestial  Dove  ! 
O  How  excellent  thy  praise  ! 
No  richer  gift  than  Christian  love 
Tliy  gracious  power  displays. 

dol     2  Sweet  as  the  dew  on  herb  and  flower, 
That  silently  distills, 
At  evening's  soft  and  balmy  hour, 
On  Zion's  fruitful  hills  : — 

mp     3  So,  with  mild  influence  from  above, 
Shall  promised  grace  descend, 

mf         Till  universal  peace  and  love 
O'er  all  the  earth  extend. 


PSALM  133,  S.  M. 

Union  and  Peace, 


133 

dol     1  "DLEST  are  the  sons  of  peace, 

J)  Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one; 
"Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please, 
Through  all  their  actions  run. 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house. 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet ; 
O         Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows, 
dol  Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  head 

They  poured  the  rich  perfume. 
The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  spread, 
J  And  pleasure  filled  the  room. 

i    f        4  Thus,  on  the  heavenly  hills, 

♦  The  saints  are  blest  above, 

J  Where  joy,  like  morning  dew,  distills, 

♦  dol  And  all  the  air  is  love. 


PSALM  133,  H.  M. 

Christian  Friendship, 


\  133 

J  dol     1  UOW  beautiful  the  sight 

i  -tl  Of  brethren  who  agree, 

I  In  friendship,  to  unite, 

*t  And  bands  of  charity  ! 

\  'T  is  like  the  precious  ointment  shed, 

{  O'er  all  his  robes,  from  Aaron's  head. 


r 


PSALM  CXXXIII.  225 


j  2  'Tis  like  the  dews  that  fill 

i  The  cups  of  Hennon's  flowers : 

I  Or  Zion's  fruitful  hill, 

i  Bright  with  the  di'ops  of  showers : 

I  When  mingling  odors  breathe  around, 

J  mf         And  glory  rests  on  all  the  ground. 

I  3  For  there  the  Lord  commands 

i  Blessings,  a  boundless  store, 

I  From  his  unsparing  hands — 

j  E'en  life  for  evermore ; 

i  Thrice  happy  they  who  meet  above, 

I  To  spend  eternity  in  love. 

i  1  q  O                    PSALM  133,  S.  P.  M. 

\  X  O  O                      The  Blessings  of  Friendship. 

OW  pleasant 't  is  to  see 
Kindred  and  friends  agree  ! 

\  Each  in  their  proper  station  move ; 

I  And  each  fulfill  their  part, 

I  With  sympathizing  heart, 

I  In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love ! 

i  dol     2  'T  is  like  the  ointment,  shed 

I  On  Aaron's  sacred  head, 

I  Divinely  rich,  divinely  sweet! 

i  The  oil  through  all  the  room 

i  Diffused  a  choice  perfume, 

\  Ran  through  his  robes,  and  blest  his  feet. 

I  3  Like  fruitful  showers  of  rain, 

I  That  water  all  the  plain, 

*  Descending  from  the  neiglib'ring  hills ; 
\  Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 

*  Through  every  friendly  soul, 

J  Where  love,  like  heavenly  dew,  distils. 


ff 


133 


PSALM  133,  6s  and  43. 

Unity  of  L,ove. 

dol     1  "DEHOLD  !  how  good  and  sweet 
D  For  brethren  thus  to  meet, 

With  one  accord ! 
Sweet  as  the  fragrance  spread, 
When,  over  Aaron's  head, 
The  rich  perfume  was  shed. 

That  pleased  the  Lord. 


226  PSALMS  OXXXIV,  cxxxv. 

2  As  Hermon's  dew  distills, 
<  Or  that  on  Zion's  hills, 

f  To  swell  their  store, — 

m  So  God  doth  shed  his  grace 

On  every  dwelling-place, 
Where  love  illumes  the  face, — 
mf  Life  evermore. 


PSALM  134,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

Daily  and  nightly  Devotion. 


134 

mf     1  TTE  who  obey  th'  immortal  King ! 

J-    Attend  his  holy  place ; 
<  Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  power, 

f  And  bless  his  wondrous  grace. 

2  Lift  up  your  hands,  by  morning  light, 

And  send  your  souls  on  high ; 
Raise  your  admiring  thoughts,  by  night. 
Above  the  starry  sky. 

3  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts. 

With  rays  of  quickening  grace ; 
The  God  who  spread  the  heavens  abroad, 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 


PSALM  134,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Constant  Devotion. 


134 

mf     1  "DLESS  ye  the  Lord  with  solemn  rite,- 
-D  In  hymns  extol  his  name ; 
Ye  who,  within  his  house,  by  night. 
Watch  round  the  altar^s  flame ! 
2  Lift  up  your  hands  amid  the  place, 
Where  burns  the  sacred  sign, 
And  pray,  that  thus  Jehovah's  face 
O'er  all  the  earth  may  shine. 
^  From  Zion,  from  his  holy  hill. 
The  Lord,  our  Maker,  send 
The  perfect  knowledge  of  his  will, — 
/  Salvation  without  end. 

1  Q  ;^  PSALM  135,  L.  M. 

X  O  <-/  General  Praise. 

f       1    DRAISE  ye  the  Lord, — exalt  his  name, 
-t    While  in  his  earthly  courts  ye  wait, 
Ye  saints !  who  to  his  house  belong, 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 


PSALMS  CXXXV,  CXXXVI. 


2  Praise  ye  the  Lord, — the  Lord  is  good ; 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ ; 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 
His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 
m        3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saints ; 
He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends ; 
mp         And,  w^hen  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 

Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 
/        4  Bless  him,  all  ye  who  taste  his  love  ! 
People  and  priests !  exalt  his  name ! 
Among  his  saints  he  ever  dwells ; 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

^OF\  PSALM  135,  C.  M. 

X  Oiy  Praise  due  to   God  alone. 

f"      1    4  WAKE  ye  saints  !  to  praise  your  King, 


I  ^^  Your  sweetest  passions  raise 

*  Your  pious  pleasure,  Avhile  you  sing, 
i  Increasing  with  the  praise. 

I    mf     2  Great  is  the  Lord, — and  works  unknown 

*  Are  his  divine  employ  : 

1  But  still  his  saints  are  near  his  throne, 

<  His  treasure  and  his  joy. 

I  8  Heaven,  earth  and  sea  confess  his  hand ; 

]  He  bids  the  vapors  rise  ; 

\  Lightning  and  storm,  at  his  command, 

I  Sweep  through  the  sounding  skies. 

I  /"      4  Ye  saints  !  adore  the  living  God, 

j  Serve  him  with  faith  and  fear ; 

J  He  makes  the  churches  his  abode, 

*  And  claims  your  honors  there. 


^  q  ^  PSALM  136,  L.  M. 

X  O  O  Thanks  for  Creation  and  Redemption. 

f       1  p  IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise ; — 
VJ  Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; — 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown. 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown ; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high : 


228  PSALM  CXXXVI. 

Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; — 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 
4:  He  fills  the  sim  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

>  When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more, 
m       5  He  sent  his  Son,  with  power  to  save 

p  From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave : 

mf         Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; — 

Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 
m       6  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 

And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat : 
<  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

>  When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

-i  Of*  PSALM  136,  C.  M. 

i  O  O  Wondrous    Works  of  God. 

mf     1  r^  IVE  thanks  to  God,  tlie  sovereign  Lord  ;- 
vJ  His  mercies  still  endure. 
And  be  the  King  of  kings  adored ; — 
His  trutli  is  ever  sure. 
2  What  wonders  hath  his  wisdom  done ! 
How  mighty  is  his  hand  ! 
Heaven,  earth  and  sea,  he  framed  alone : 
How  wide  is  his  command  ! 
mp     3  He  saw  the  nations  dead  in  sin ; 
He  felt  his  pity  move  ; 
How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in ! 
mf  How  boundless  was  his  love  ! 

>  4  He  sent  to  save  us  from  our  woe, — 
mf  His  goodness  never  fails, — 

From  death  and  hell,  and  every  foe, — 
And  still  his  grace  prevails. 
5  Give  thanks  to  God,  the  heavenly  King; 
His  mercies  still  endure  : 
/  Let  the  whole  earth  his  praises  sing ; 

His  truth  is  ever  sure. 

-iOO.  PSALM  136,  H.  M. 

i  O  O  The   Wonders  of  Creation  and  Grace. 

f        1  pIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high,— 
VJ  The  universal  Lord, — 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings, 
And  be  his  grace  adored ; 


PSALM  CXXXVL  229    ^ 

Thy  mercy,  Lord ! 

Shall  still  endure ; 

And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 

{  2  How  mighty  is  his  hand ! 

5  What  wonders  hath  he  done  ! 

J  He  formed  the  earth  and  seas, 

*  And  spread  the  heavens  alone  : 
I  His  power  and  grace 
i  Are  still  the  same  ; 
I  And  let  his  name 
J  Have  endless  praise. 

I    77?^  8  He  saw  the  nations  lie 

j  All  perishing  in  sin  ; 

J    p  And  pitied  the  sad  state 

i  The  ruined  world  was  in  : 

{    w/  Thy  mercy,  Lord ! 

i  Shall  still  endure ; 

J  And  ever  sure 

I  Abides  thy  word. 

i    mp  4  He  sent  his  only  Son 

I  To  save  us  from  our  woe, 

J  From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 

*  And  every  hurtful  foe : 
I    mf  His  power  and  grace 
{  Are  still  the  same; 
i  And  let  his  name 
i  Have  endless  praise. 

J  ff"  5  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 

*  To  God,  the  heavenly  King ; 
J  And  let  the  spacious  earth 
I  His  works  and  glories  sing: 
t    f  Thy  mercy.  Lord ! 
I  Shall  still  endure  ; 
i  And  ever  sure 
I  Abides  thy  word. 


136 


PSALM  136,  First  Part,  7s. 

GocTs  Mercies  sure. 


I  mf     1  T  ET  us,  with  a  joyful  mind, 
i  -L'  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  kind ; 

I  For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 

J  Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


230  PSALM  CXXXVL 

2  He,  with  all-commanding  might, 
Filled  the  new-made  world  with  light ; 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

3  All  things  hving  he  doth  feed; 
Plis  full  hand  supplies  their  need: 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4r  He  his  chosen  race  did  bless, 
In  the  wasteful  wilderness : 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure. 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

p        5  He  hath,  with  a  piteous  eye. 

Looked  upon  our  misery : 
mf         For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

/        C  Let  us  then,  Avith  joyful  mind, 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  kind : 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure. 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


136 

/    1 


PSALM  136,  Second  Part,  7s. 

Ood's  enduring  Mercrj. 

TO  our  God  loud  praises  give, — 
Source  of  good  to  all  who  Uve : 
Praise  his  name,  w^hose  mercy  sure 
Shall  eternally  endure. 

2  To  the  Lord  your  homage  bring, — 
God  of  god — of  kings  the  King : 
For  his  mercy,  free  and  sure. 
Shall  eternally  endure. 

3  Praise  him  for  his  deeds  of  might. 
For  his  greatness  infinite. 

For  his  mercy  free  and  sure. 
Which  doth  evermore  endure. 

4:  He,  by  wisdom,  built  the  skies. 
And  bade  earth  from  ocean  rise  ; 
Filled  the  sun  with  glorious  light, 
Gave  the  moon  to  rule  the  night. 

>       5  He  beheld  us  when  brought  low, 
mf         And  redeemed  us  from  the  foe : 


PSALM  CXXXVII.  231 

m  He  doth  every  blessing  give ; 

By  his  bounty  all  things  live. 
/"      6  Oh !  give  thanks — your  voices  raise 

To  the  God  of  heaven,  in  praise  ; 

For  his  merc}^  free  and  sure, 

Shall  eternally  endure. 


PSALM  137,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Desolations  of  Zion  lamented. 


137 

aff     1   TyHEN"  we,  our  Avearied  limbs  to  rest, 

•  •     Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  stream, 
We  wept — with  doleful  thoughts  oppressed. 
And  Zion  was  our  mournful  theme. 
mf     2  Our  harps,  that,  when  with  joy  we  sung. 
Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
p  With  silent  strings,  neglected  hung, 

>  On  willow-trees  that  withered  there. 
mp     3  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  to  sing. 

Or  touch  our  harps  with  skilful  hands  ? 

<  Shall  hynms  of  joy,  to  God  our  King, 
7nf  Be  sung  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands  ? 
off     4  O  Salem,  our  once-happy  seat ! 

When  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove. 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 
The  tuneful  strings  with  art  to  move. 
5  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear, 
pp  Eternal  silence  seize  my  tongue  ; 

p  Or  if  I  sing  one  cheerful  air, 

<  Till  thy  deliverance  is  my  song. 

137 

mp     1  A  ZION  !  when  I  think  on  thee, 
tnf         \J  I  wish  for  pinions  like  the  dove, 
2)  And  mourn  to  think,  that  I  should  be 

So  distant  from  the  place  I  love. 
2  A  captive  here,  and  far  from  home, 

>  For  Zion's  sacred  walls  I  sigh ; 
m           Thither  the  ransomed  nations  come. 

And  see  the  Saviour  eye  to  eye. 
m       3  While  here  I  walk  on  hostile  ground, 
The  few,  that  I  can  call  ray  friends, 
Are  like  myself  with  fetters  bound. 
And  weariness  our  steps  attends. 


PSALM  137,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Remembrance  of  Zion, 


232  PSALM  CXXXVII. 


mf     4  But  we  shall  yet  behold  the  day, 

AVhen  Zion's  children  shall  return : 

<  Our  sorrows  then  shall  flee  away, 

>  And  we  shall  never,  never  mourn. 

w  5  The  hope,  that  such  a  day  will  come, 

>  Makes  e'en  the  captive's  portion  sweet  : 
m'p  Thougli  now  we  wander  far  from  home, 
inf  In  Zion  soon  we  all  shall  meet. 

-JOT'  PSALM  137,  L.  M,,  6  Lines. 

X  O  f  Zion  in  Captivity. 

mf     1  WHERE  Babylon's  broad  rivers  roll, 
p  ' »    In  exile  we  sat  down  to  weep, 

For  thoughts  of  Zion  o'er  our  soul 

>  Came,  like  departed  joys,  in  sleep, 

p  Whose  forms  to  sad  remembrance  rise, 

Though  fled  for  ever  from  our  eyes. 

2  Our  harps  upon  the  willows  hung. 

Where,  worn  with  toil,  our  limbs  reclined ; 
The  chords,  untuned,  and  trembling,  rung 
With  mournful  music,  on  the  wind, 
m  While  foes,  insulting  o'er  our  wrongs, 

mf         Cried, — "  Sing  us  one  of  Zion's  songs." 

7np     3  How  can  we  sing  the  songs  we  love. 

Far  from  our  own  delightful  land  ? — 

<  K I  prefer  thee  not,  above 

mf  My  chiefest  joy,  may  this  right  hand, 

f  Jerusalem! — forget  its  skill, 

>  My  tongue  be  dumb,  my  pulse  be  still. 


PSALM  137,  S.  M. 

Love  to  the  Church, 


137 

dol     1  T  LOVE  thy  kingdom.  Lord ! 
J-  The  house  of  thine  abode. 


The  church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

I  love  thy  church,  0  God ! 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 

And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

If  e'er,  to  bless  thy  sons. 
My  voice  or  hands  deny. 


PSALMS  CXXXVII,  CXXXVIII.         233 

These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 

>  This  voice  iu  silence  die. 

p  4  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

<  For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 

—  To  her  my  cares  and  toil  be  given, 

>  Till  tolls  and  cares  shall  end. 

/      5  Beyond  my  highest  joy, 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
mp      Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
mf         Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

6  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 
To  Zion  shall  be  given 
/         The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

-i  qry  PSALM  137,  10s. 

Lot  The  captive  Tribes. 

aff  1  A  LON"G  the  banks  where  Babel's  current  flows, 
^  The  captive  bands  in  deep  despondence  strayed ; 
"While  Zion's  fall  in  sad  remembrance  rose, 

>  Her  friends,  her  children,  mingled  with  the  dead. 

mf  2  The  tuneful  harp  that  once  with  joy  they  strung, 
When  praise  employed  and  mirth  inspired  the  lay, 

p         "Was  now  in  silence  on  the  willows  hung. 

While  growing  grief  prolonged  the  tedious  day. 

>  3  Their  proud  oppressors,  to  increase  their  woe, 
mf      With  taunting  smiles  a  song  of  Zion  claim ; 

Bid  sacred  praise  melodious  flow. 
I  While  they  blaspheme  the  great  Jehovah's  name. 

\  mp  4  But  how,  in  heathen  chains,  and  lands  unknown, 
\  Shall  Israel's  bauds  the  sacred  anthems  raise  ? 

\  "  O  hapless  Salem !  God's  terrestrial  throne, 

*  /         Thou  land  of  glory,  sacred  mount  of  praise  ! — 

♦  mp  5  "  If  e'er  my  mem'ry  lose  thy  lovely  name, 
\  If  my  cold  heart  neglect  my  kindred  race, 

♦  Let  dire  destruction  seize  this  guilty  frame, 

\    >        My  hand  shall  perish,  and  my  voice  shall  cease." 

j     -I  OQ  PSALM  138,  L.  M. 

*  X  OO  Praise  for  divine  Protection. 

f    1  TITITH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
' '    I  '11  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song; 

20*^ 


Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 

Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 
mp     2  To  God  I  cried,  when  troubles  rose : 

He  heard  me,  and  subdued  my  foes ; 

He  did  ray  rising  fears  control, 
mf         And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  soul. 
m       3  Amid  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 

Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand  ; 

Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 

And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 
f        4  I  '11  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord ; 

I  '11  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word  ; 

Not  all  thy  works  and  names  below 

So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 


139 


PSALM  139,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Omniscience  of  God. 

mp     1  T  ORD !    thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me 

-L^         through : 

Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 
2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own. 

Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 

Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 
m       3  "Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand, 

On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  ; 

Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 
mp     4  Oh !  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 

Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 

Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

■I  O  Q  PSALM  139,  Second  Part,  L.  M.  * 

X  O  t/  The  ever-present  Ood.  \ 

mp     1   pOULD  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove,  j 

V^  To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love,  i 

Where,  Lord !  could  I  thy  presence  shun,  \ 

Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run  ? 

mf     2  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 

T'  is  there  thou  dwellest  enthroned  in  light ; 


-f*« 


PSALM  OXXXIX.  235 

mp         Or  plunge  to  hell, — there  justice  reigns, 
And  Satan  groans  beneath  thy  chains. 

if"      3  If,  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea, 
Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
\  And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

*  m       4  Or,  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight, 

\  Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night, 

I    <  One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray, 

I    mf         Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

J  mp     5  Oh  !  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 

*  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
1  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
\  >  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

\ 

\     1  q  q  PSALM  139,  Third  Part,  L.  M. 

*  \.  fjZ)  The  wonderful  Formation  of  Man 


1  'T  WAS  from  thy  hand,  my  God !  I  came, 

J-  A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame  ; 
In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine. 
And  each  proclaims  thy  skill  divine. 

2  Great  God !  ray  feeble  nature  pays 
Immortal  tribute  to  thy  praise  ; 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

3  I  could  survey  the  ocean  o'er. 

And  count  each  sand  that  makes  the  shore. 
Before  my  swiftest  thoughts  could  trace 
The  numerous  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

4  These  on  my  heart  are  still  impressed ; 
With  these  I  give  my  eyes  to  rest ; 
And,  at  my  waking  hour,  I  find 

God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 


139 


PSALM  139,  L.  M.,  6  Lines. 

Ood^  good  and  omniscient. 

1  TTOW  precious  are  thy  thoughts  of  peace, 
-tl  O  God !  to  me — how  great  the  sum  I 
New  every  morn,  they  never  cease  ; 

They  were,  they  are,  and  yet  shall  come. 
In  number,  and  in  compass  more 
Than  ocean's  sand,  or  ocean's  shore. 


236  PSALM  CXXXIX. 


2  Search  me,  O  God !  and  know  my  heart, 
Try  me,  my  secret  soul  survey; 
And  warn  thy  servant  to  depart 

From  every  false  and  evil  way: 
So  shall  thy  truth  my  guidance  be, 
f  In  life  and  immortality. 

1  q  Q  PSALM  139,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

X  O  t/  Qod  every  where, 

aff     1  TN"  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
A  In  vain  my  soul  would  try, 
To  shun  thy  presence.  Lord !  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 
My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways. 
And  secrets  of  ray  breast. 

8  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 
Before  they  're  formed  within  ; 
And,  ere  my  lips  pronounce  th-e  word. 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  Oh !  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high, 
Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie. 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 

m       5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  buhvark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
mf  Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

-i  Q  Q  PSALM  139,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

J.  O  t/  Omniscience  of  Ood. 

mp     1  T  ORD  !  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire, 
-L^  Forgotten  and  unknown  ? 

<  In  hell  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire — 
/  In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 

mp     2  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath. 
To  shun  the  wrath  divine, 

<  Thy  voice  would  break  the  bars  of  death, 
>  And  make  the  grave  resign. 

/''      3  If,  winged  with  beams  of  morning  light, 
I  fly  beyond  the  west, 


PSALM  CXXXIX.  237 

mp         Thy  hand,  which  must  support  my  flight, 
<  Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 

mp     4  If,  o'er  my  sins,  I  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  night, 
mf         Those  flaming  eyes,  that  guard  thy  law, 

Would  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

m       5  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour, 
Are  both  alike  to  thee : 
Oh  !  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power, 
From  which  I  cannot  flee. 


139 


PSALM  139,  TMrd  Part,  C.  M. 

The  Mercies  of  Ood. 


m       IT  ORD !  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er, 
-L'  They  strike  me  with  surprise ; 
Not  all  the  sands,  that  spread  the  shore, 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

2  My  flesh,  with  fear  and  wonder,  stands, 

The  product  of  thy  skill ; 
And  hourly  blessings,  ffom  thy  hands, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

3  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep ; 
p  How  kind,  how  dear  to  me ! 

m  Oh  !  may  the  hour,  that  ends  my  sleep. 

Still  find  my  thoughts  with  thee. 

-j  q q  PSALM  139,  CM.,  6  Lines. 

JL  O  t/  Ood  spiritually  present. 

mf     1  "DEYOND,  beyond  that  boundless  sea, 
-D  Above  that  dome  of  sky. 
Farther  than  thought  itself  can  flee, 
Thy  dwelling  is  on  high ; 
len  "      Yet  dear  the  awful  thought  to  me, 
That  thou,  my  God !  art  nigh  ; — 

mp     2  Art  nigh,  and  yet  my  lab'ring  mind 
Feels  after  thee  in  vain, — 

<  Thee  in  these  works  of  power  to  find, 

771  Or  to  thy  seat  attain ; — 

I    <  Thy  messenger — the  stormy  wind; 

i    m  Thy  path — the  trackless  main. 

Iff*     3  These  speak  of  thee  with  loud  acclaim ; 
i  They  thunder  forth  thy  praise, — 


4- 


-^ 


238  PSALMS  CXL,  CXLI. 

The  glorious  honor  of  thy  name, 
The  wonders  of  thy  ways : 
m  But  thou  art  not  in  tempest-flame, 

ISTor  in  the  solar  blaze. 

<  4  We  hear  thy  voice,  when  thunders  roll 
f  Through  the  wide  fields  of  air ; 

m  The  waves  obey  thy  dread  control ; 

p  '  Yet  still  thou  art  not  there : 

m  Where  shall  I  find  him,  O  my  soul ! 

Who  yet  is  every  where  ? 

aff     5  Oh  !  not  in  circling  depth  or  height, 
But  in  the  conscious  breast, 
Present  to  faith,  though  veiled  from  sight, 

There  does  his  spirit  rest ; 
Oh  !  come,  thou  Presence  infinite  ! 
mf  And  make  thy  creature  blest. 

-i  A(\  PSALM  140,  S.  M. 

X  ^  \J  A  Complaint  against  personal  Enemies. 

aff     1  IVFY  God !  while  impious  men, 
-^"    AVith  malice  in  their  heart. 
My  peace  destroy,  my  life  defame. 
Thy  guardian  grace  impart. 

2  Oh  !  hear  my  humble  cry  ; 
Their  fondest  hope  destroy ; 
Their  arts  confound,  their  plots  disclose, 
And  blast  their  envious  joy. 

8  Thou  wilt  sustain  the  poor. 
And  bid  th'  afflicted  sing  : 

<  Before  thee  shall  thy  children  dwell, — 
/  Their  Father,  and  their  King. 


141 

mp     1 


PSALM  141,  L.  M. 

Christian   Watchfulness. — A  Morning  Psalm. 

IITY  God !  accept  my  early  vows, 
-^'-L  Like  morning  incense  in  thy  house  ; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise. 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them.  Lord ! 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word ; 
Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guOty  path  where  sinners  lead. 


t  PSALMS  CXLII,  CXLIII.  239 

I  3  Oh  !  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 

i  Smite,  and  reprove  my  wandering  way  ; 

*  Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 
I  <          Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

t  p        4  When  I  behold  them  pressed  with  grief, 
J  I  '11  cry  to  heaven  for  their  relief; 

*  <  And,  by  my  warm  petitions,  prove, 

J  mf         How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 

I  ^  AO  PSALM  142,  C.  M. 

*  JLtT/W  Looking  to  Ood  in  Trouble. 

\  aff     1  TO  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known, 
J  J-   From  God  I  sought  relief; 

J  In  long  complaints,  before  his  throne, 

J  I  poured  out  all  my  grief. 

I  2  On  every  side  I  cast  mine  eye, 

;  And  found  my  helpers  gone  ; 

I  While  friends  and  strangers  passed  me  by, 

*,  Neglected  and  unknown. 

J  <       3  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry, 

J  m  And  called  thy  mercy  near; — 

I  mp         "  Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die ; 
1  Be  thou  my  refuge  here." 

\  p        4  Lord  !  I  am  brought  exceeding  low, 
I  Now  let  thine  ear  attend, 

*  <  And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know, 
I  /  I've  an  almighty  Friend. 

\  p        5  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free ; 

\  <  Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name, 

I  /  And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me, 

J  Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 


•\  4  0  PSALM  143,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

i^ri)  Prayer  in  Affliction. 


1  "jl/TY  righteous  Judge  !  my  gracious  God ! 
^  iTi  Hear,  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad, 

J  And  cry  for  succor  from  thy  throne ; 

I  Oh !  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 


t  2  Look  down  in  pity.  Lord  !  and  see 

♦  The  mighty  woes  that  burden  me  ; 
J  Down  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brought, 

*  Like  one  long-buried  and  forgot. 


240  PSALMS  OXLIIT,  CXLIV. 

3  My  thoughts,  in  musing  silence,  trace 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace ; 
Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope, 
To  hear  my  sinking  spirits  up. 

4  For  thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn ; 
"When  will  thy  smiling  face  return? 
Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove  ? — 
And  God  for  ever  hide  his  love  ? 


■t 


PSALM  143,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

Mental  Afflictions  and   Trials, 


143 

q^     1  TJEAR  me,  O  Lord!  in  my  distress, 

J-1  Hear  me,  in  truth  and  righteousness : 
For,  at  thy  bar  of  judgment  tried, 
None  living  can  be  justified. 

2  Lord !  I  have  foes — without,  within, — 
The  world,  the  flesh,  in-dwelling  sin, 

<  Life's  daily  ills,  temptation's  power, 
/  And  Satan,  roaring  to  devour. 

aff     3  Oil  I  let  me  not  thus  ho])eless  lie. 

Like  one  condemned  at  morn  to  die: 

<  But,  with  the  morning,  may  I  see, 
mp  Thy  loving-kindness  visit  me. 

>  4  Teach  me  thy  will,  subdue  my  own  ; 
VI  Thou  art  my  God,  and  thou  alone  ; 

]^y  thy  good  Spirit,  guide  me  still, 
Safe  from  all  foes,  to  Zion's  hill. 

5  Release  my  soul  from  trouble.  Lord ! 
Quicken  and  keep  me  by  thy  word ; 
May  all  its  promises  be  mine; 

>  Be  thou  my  portion, — I  am  thine. 

1   A  A  PSALM  144,  L.  M. 

i  4tl4tl  The  Goodness  of  God. 

m       1  TBTE  Lord  is  gracious  to  forgive, 

J-   And  slow  to  let  his  anger  move  ; 

The  Lord  is  good  to  all  that  live,  \ 

And  all  his  tender  mercy  prove.  \ 

f        2  Glorious  in  majesty  art  thou  ; 

Thy  throne  for  ever  shall  endure ; 

>  And  angels  at  thy  footstool  bow ; 
mp  Yet  dost  thou  not  despise  the  poor. 


PSALM  CXLIV.  241    I 


I  m       3  The  Lord  upholdeth  them  that  fall ; 
j  He  raiseth  men  of  low  degree : 

I  0  God,  our  health  !  the  eyes  of  all, — 

i  Of  all  the  living:,  wait  on  thee. 

I  mf     4:  Thou  openest  thine  exhaustless  store, 
{  And  rainest  food  on  every  land ; 

♦  The  dumb  creation  thee  adore, 
i  And  eat  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

t  mp     5  Man,  most  indebted,  most  ingrate, 
*,  Man  only,  is  a  rebel  here : 

*  Teach  him  to  know  thee,  ere  too  late ; — 
*t  Teach  him  to  love  thee,  and  to  fear. 
I 
i  -I   A  A  PSALM  144,  First  Part,  C.  M. 

{       1 4ti44i  The  spiritual  Victory. 

\  ^"/     1  Tf'^^'  ^^^^*  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
\  -T    My  Saviour  and  my  shield  : 

{  He  sends  his  Spirit,  with  his  word, 

}  To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

'  2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 

♦  He  makes  my  soul  his  care, 
'  Instructs  me  to  the  heavenly  fight, 

*  And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

*  3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 
I  Doth  my  weak  courage  raise  : 
'  /           He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mine, 
I  And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

\     -t   A  A  PSALM  144,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

♦  1 4t4tl  The  Frailty  of  Man. 

p"      1  T  ORD !  what  is  man — ^poor  feeble  man,  * 

-L/  Born  of  the  earth  at  first  ?  J 

His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain,  i 

Still  hastening  to  the  dust !  | 

2  Oh !  what  is  feeble,  dying  man,  i 

Or  any  of  his  race,  J 

That  God  should  make  it  his  concern,  ] 

To  visit  him  with  grace  ?  | 

/'        S  Tkat  God  who  darts  his  lightnings  down,  J 

Who  shakes  the  worlds  above,  * 

And  mountains  tremble  at  his  frown, —  * 

How  wondrous  is  his  love  !  * 

2l' 


242  PSALM  OXLV. 


PSALM  145,  First  Part,  L.  M. 

The  Greatness  of  Ood. 


145 

mf     1  IVTY  God !  my  King !  thy  various  praise 

ITJ.  Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days ; 
>  Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 

<  Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

m       2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty,  done  for  thee. 

mf     3  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine  ; 

f  Let  every  realm,  with  joy,  proclaim 

The  sound  and  honor  of  th}^  name. 

4  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise  ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  labor  of  their  tongue. 

flen  5  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds? 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds  : 
Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways, — 
Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise. 


145 


PSALM  145,  Second  Part,  L.  M. 

6od^s  Goodness. 


f        1  "VE  sons  of  men  !  with  joy,  record 

J-    The  various  wonders  of  the  Lord  ; 
\  And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound, 

\  Through  all  your  tribes,  the  earth  around. 

\  2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, — 
»  Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light, 

J  "Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 

*  And  stars,  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

J  8  Sing,  earth  !  in  verdant  robes  arrayed, 

\  With  herbs  and  flowers,  with  fruits  and  shade : 

*t  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 

*  And  think  how  wide  thy  Maker  reigns. 

mf     4  But  Oh  !  that  brighter  world  above, 

"Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love  : — 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  arrayed, 

>  For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 


PSALM  OXLV.  243   I 


I  /"      5  Thither,  my  soul !  with  rapture  soar ;                     J 

j  There,  in  the  laud  of  praise,  adore  ;                        * 

I  The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay —                      i 

J  Demands  an  everlasting  day.                                    j 

t  i 

i  -t   A  pz              PSALM  145,  First  Part,  CM. 

{  Jl^O                           The  Greatness  of  God. 

if"      IT  OXG  as  I  live  I  '11  bless  thy  name, 

*  -L^  My  King !  my  God  of  love  ! 
t  My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same, 
I  In  the  bright  world  above. 

J  2  Great  is  the  Lord — ^liis  power  unknown ; 

J  And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 

J  I  '11  sing  the  hon  ors  of  thy  throne, 

*  Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

i  3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue ; 

*  And,  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
J  The  men,  who  hear  my  sacred  song, 
I  Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

I  m       4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 

I  And  children  learn  thy  ways ; 

J  Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 

I  <               And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

J  m       5  The  world  is  managed  by  thy  hands ; 

J  Thy  saints  are  ruled  by  love  ; 

\  f           And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 

\  Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 


145 


PSALM  145,  Second  Part,  C.  M. 

Goodness  of  God. 

\  m       1  0  WEET  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace, 

*t  '^  My  God !  my  heavenly  King ! 

\  Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness, 

J  /                In  sounds  of  glory,  sing. 

*  2  God  reigns  on  high, — but  ne'er  confines 

J  His  goodness  to  the  skies  ; 

\  Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines, 

{  And  every  want  supplies. 

J  m       3  With  longing  eyes,  thy  creatures  wait 

J  On  thee  for  daily  food ; 

\  Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 

{  And  fills  their  mouth  with  good. 


— 4 


I   244 

I  'p  4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 

i  How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 

j  <  But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word, 

I  mf  To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

»  5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

\  Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  ; 

*i  f  But  saints,  who  taste  thy  richer  gTMce, 

\  Dehght  to  bless  thy  name. 

5     1    4  p-  PSALM  145,  Third  Part,  C.  M. 

\      X  -Jbiy  Goodness  of  Providence. 

I    mf     1  T  ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
j  JL  Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ! 

Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  weak, 
>  And  raise  the  poor  who  fall. 

p        2  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down. 
Or  virtue  lies  distressed 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressor's  frown. 
Thou  givest  the  mourners  rest. 

m       3  The  Lord  supports  our  tottering  days, 
And  guides  our  giddy  youth : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways, 
And  all  his  words  are  truth. 

mp     4  He  knows  the  pain  his  servants  feel, 

He  hears  his  children  cry  ; 
m  And,  their  best  wishes  to  fulfill, 

His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 
From  men  of  heart  sincere  ; 
He  saves  the  souls,  whose  humble  love 
Is  joined  with  holy  fear. 

/        6  My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  his  praise, 
And  spread  his  fame  abroad ; 
Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 
The  honors  of  their  God. 


146 


PSALM  146,  L.  M. 

Praise  for  divine  Goodness  and  Truth. 

mf     1   pRAISE  ye  the  Lord  !— my  heart  shall  join, 
X    In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
"While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 


PSALMS  OXLVI,  CXLVII.  245 

2  Happy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely 
J                 On  Israel's  God  ; — ^he  made  the  sky, 
I                 And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train  ; 
I                  And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 
mp         He  saves  th'  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor  ; 

He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
2^  The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

m       4  He  loves  his  saints, — he  knows  them  well, 
>  But  turns  the  Avicked  down  to  hell : 

<  Thy  God,  O  Zion !  ever  reigns ; 

/  Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 


146 


PSALM  146,  L.  P.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  his  Goodness  and   Truth. 

1  T  'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath ; 
J-  And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
"While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  ; — he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train : 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure ; 
m})         He  saves  th'  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor ; 
—  And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  He  loves  his  saints, — he  knows  them  well, 
>           But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell : 

/  Thy  God,  O  Zion !  ever  reigns  ; 

Let  every  tongue,  and  every  age, 
In  this  exalted  work  engage : 
Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

4  I  '11  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

/  Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past. 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 


147 


PSALM  147,  L.  M. 

Praise  for  divine  Grace. 

\    f       1   DRAISE  ye  the  Lord !— 't  is  good  to  raise  , 

♦  -t    Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise  ;  | 


246  PSALM  CXLVII. 

His  nature  and  his  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

mf     2  The  Lord  buikls  up  Jerusalem, 

And  gathers  nations  to  his  name ! 
mj)         His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
<  And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

mf  3  He  formed  the  stars — those  heavenly  flarnes, 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names  ; 
His  wisdom 's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, — 
A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned ! 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  might, 
And  all  his  glories  infinite ; 
X         He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 

>  And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 

mf     5  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight : 

He  views  his  children  with  delight ; 

>  He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
my         And  looks,  and  loves  his  image  there. 


PSALM  147,  C.  M. 

Tht  Seasons. 


147 

/"      1  XyiTH  songs  and  honors,  sounding  loud, 
* '    Address  the  Lord  on  high  ; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

dol     2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down, 
To  cheer  the  plains  below  ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

mp     3  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 
Of  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

m       4  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
The  icy  fetters  bound. 

5  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow, 
The  fields  no  longer  mourn ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
mf  And  bids  the  spring  return. 


PSALM  OXLYIII.  247 

<  6  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 
mf  Obey  his  mighty  word  : 

<  With  songs  and  honors,  sounding  loud, 
f  Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

1  yl  o  PSALM  148,  L.  M. 

-l-TbO  Universal  Praise  to  Ood. 

f        IT  OUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 

^  From  distant  worlds  where  creatures  dwell ! 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word. 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

2  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies. 

Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known  : 
ff  Loud  as  his  thunder,  shout  his  praise, 

And  sound  it  lofty,  as  his  throne. 

f        3  Jehovah — 't  is  a  glorious  word  ; 

Oh  !  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue  ; 
But  saints,  who  best  have  known  the  Ldrd, 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

4  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love, 

Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord ; 
From  all  below,  and  all  above, 
-ff  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord. 


148 


PSALM  148,  S.  M. 

Exhortation  to  Praise, 


if"      IT  ET  every  creature  join, 

i  T^  To  praise  th'  eternal  God ; 

i  Ye  heavenly  hosts !  the  song  begin, 

♦  And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

i  2  Thou  sun  with  golden  beams! 

♦  And  moon,  with  paler  rays ! 

I  Ye  starry  lights  !  ye  twinkling  flames ! 

i  Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

J  3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 

i  And  fixed  their  wondrous  frame ; 

I  By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 

*t  And  ever  speak  his  name. 

t  4  Ye  vapors !  when  ye  rise, 

I  Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow, — 

\  Ye  thunders !  murm'ring  round  the  skies, 

J  His  power  and  glory  show. 


I  248                      PSALM  CXLVIII. 

I  5  Wind,  hail,  and  flaming  fire  ! 

I  Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 

I  When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 

i  To  execute  his  word. 

\  6  By  all  his  works  above, 

J  His  honors  be  expressed ; 

I  But  saints,  who  taste  his  saving  love, 

l  Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

i  1  /I  Q                       PSALM  148,  H.  M. 

i  a.  4r  O                         Praise  from  all  Creatures. 

i  f"      1  VE  tribes  of  Adam !  join 

i  1    With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 

J  And  offer  notes  divine 

i  To  your  Creator's  praise  : 

I  Ye  holy  throng 

{  Of  angels  bright! 

]  In  worlds  of  light, 

J  Begin  the  song. 

i  2  Thou  sun,  with  dazzling  rays  I 

I  And  moon  that  rules  the  night ! 

t  Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 

*  With  stars  of  twinkling  light. 
1  His  power  declare, 

♦  Ye  floods  on  high  ! 

♦  And  clouds  that  fly 

*  In  empty  air ! 

\  3  The  shining  worlds  above 

♦  Jn  glorious  order  stand, 
i  Or  in  swift  courses  move, 

*  By  his  supreme  command  : 
i  m"         He  spake  the  word, 


And  all  their  frame, 
From  nothing  came 
To  praise  the  Lord. 

4  Let  all  the  nations  fear 

The  God  who  rules  above  ; 
He  brings  his  people  near. 

And  makes  them  taste  his  love  : 
f*         While  earth  and  sky 
Attempt  his  praise. 
His  saints  shall  raise 
His  honors  high. 


PSALM  CXLVIII.  249 


148 


PSALM  148,  C.  P.  M. 

Praise  from  all  Creatures. 

f"      1  "DEGIJST,  my  soul !  th'  exalted  lay ; 

j^  Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 

And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name  ; 
Lo  I  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 
To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme, 
2  Thou  heaven  of  heavens  \ — his  vast  abode, 
Ye  clouds !  proclaim  your  Maker,  God, — 

Ye  thunders !  speak  his  power: 
Lo  !  on  the  lightning's  fiery  wing, 
In  triumph,  walks  th'  eternal  King ; — 
Th'  astonished  worlds  adore. 
ff"     3  Ye  deeps!  with  roaring  billows  rise, 
To  join  the  thunders  of  the  skies ; — 
Praise  him  who  bids  you  roll ; 
>  His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 

p  Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air ! 

'pp  And  breathe  it  to  the  soul, 

f"      4  Wake,  all  ye  soaring  throngs !  and  sing ; — 
Ye  feathered  warblers  of  the  spring ! 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  him,  who  shaped  your  finer  mould. 
Who  tipped  your  glittering  wings  with  gold. 
And  tuned  your  voice  to  praise, 
5  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  swayed, — 
Let  man,  in  God's  own  image  made. 

His  breath,  in  praise,  employ  ; 
Spread  wide  his  Maker's  name  around, 
ff  Till  heaven  shall  echo  back  the  sound, 

In  songs  of  holy  joy. 


PSALM  148,  8s  and  7s. 

Praise  to  Ood. 


148 

/        1  pRAISE  the  Lord  ; — ^ye  heavens  !  adore  him  I 
-t    Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ! 
Sun  and  moon !  rejoice  before  him ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light ! 
2  Praise  the  Lord, — for  he  has  spoken ; 
Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws,  which  never  can  be  broken. 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 


;     250  PSALMS  CXLVIII,  CXLIX. 

,     .     — ■ ■ — ■ 

i  3  Praise  the  Lord, — for  he  is,  glorious ; 

I  Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 

j  God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious, 

J  Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 
i  ff"     4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 

\  Hosts  on  high  !  his  power  proclaim ; 

**  Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation ! 

\  Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 

\     1  /I  Q  PSALM  148,  7s. 

'      X  4c  O  Praise  for  the   Works  of  Creation. 

I  f"      1  TIERALDS  of  creation !  cry,— 

<  11  "  Praise  the  Lord — the  Lord  most  high ! 

*  Heaven  and  earth  !  obey  the  call, 
5                  Praise  the  Lord — the  Lord  of  all. 

J  2  For  he  spake,  and  forth  from  night 

*  Sprang  the  universe  to  light ; 

s  He  commanded — nature  heard, 

J  And  stood  fast  upon  his  word. 

\  3  Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above, — 
J  Spirits  perfected  in  love  ! 

\  Sun  and  moon !  your  anthems  raise, 

\  Sing,  ye  stars !  your  Maker's  praise. 

*  -.  ^  Q  PSALM  149,  C.  M. 

\      1  4fc  y  The  Saints  judging  the   World. 

J  wf     1    A  LL  ye  who  love  the  Lord !  rejoice, 

I  -^  And  let  your  songs  be  new  ; 

j  Amid  the  church,  with  cheerful  voice, 

*  His  later  wonders  show. 

\  2  The  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 

j  Shall  their  Redeemer  sing ; 

{  And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise, 

*  While  Zion  owns  her  King. 

\    m       3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just. 
Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn ; 

p  The  meek,  who  lie  despised  in  dust, 

mf  Salvation  shall  adorn. 

4  Saints  should  be  joyful  in  their  King, 

>  Ev'n  on  a  dying  bed ; 

mf         And,  like  the  souls  in  glory,  sing ; — 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 

m       5  When  Christ  his  judgment-seat  ascends, 
And  bids  the  world  appear. 


PSALM  CL.  251 


Thrones  are  prepared  for  all  his  friends 
mp  AVho  humbly  loved  him  here. 


150 

\  f    1 


PSALM  150,  C.  M. 
Public  and  universal  Praise, 


IN  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise ; 
,  His  grace  he  there  reveals ; 

I  To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise, 

\  For  there  his  glory  dwells. 

J  2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 

I  While  you  rehearse  his  deeds  ; 

i  But  tlie  great  work  of  saving  love 

*  Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

\  3  All  that  have  motion,  life  and  breath! 

\  Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 

i  >  Yet^  when  my  voice  expires  in  death, 

I  /  My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 


PSALM  150,  H.  M. 

Praise  on  Earth  and  in  Heaven. 


150 

mf     1  TN"  Zion's  sacred  gates, 

J-  Let  hymns  of  praise  begin. 
Where  acts  of  faith  and  love. 
In  ceaseless  beauty,  shine  : 
Li  mercy  there. 

While  God  is  known. 
Before  his  throne, 
W^ith  songs  appear. 
f"     2  The  trumpet's  martial  voice, 
>  The  timbreFs  softer  sound, 

mf         The  organ's  solemn  peal, 
/  His  praises  shall  resound ; 

To  swell  the  song. 
With  highest  joy, 
Let  man  employ 
His  tuneful  tongue. 
f"      3  In  heaven,  his  house  on  high, 
Ye  angels !  lift  your  voice  ; 
Let  heavenly  harps  resound, 
And  happy  saints  rejoice : 
The  glories  sing. 
That  ever  shine. 
With  pomp  divine. 
Around  your  King. 


4.^, 


t 


252  PSALM  CL. 


150 


PSALM  150,  7s. 

Exhortation  to  Praise. 


f       1  p RAISE  the  Lord — his  power  confess  ; 

-t    Praise  him  in  his  holiness; 

Praise  liini,  as  the  theme  inspires ; 

Praise  him,  as  his  fame  requires. 
2  Let  the  trumpet's  lofty  sound 
ff  Spread  its  loudest  notes  around; 

mf         Let  the  harp  unite,  in  praise, 

With  the  sacred  minstrel's  lays. 
8  Let  the  organ  join  to  bless 

God — the  Lord  of  righteousness ; 

Tune  your  voice  to  spread  the  fame 

Of  the  great  Jehovah's  name. 
f        4  All  who  dwell  beneath  his  light ! 

Li  his  praise,  your  hearts  unite ; 

While  the  stream  of  song  is  poured, — 

Praise  and  magnify  the  Lord. 


PSALM  150,  7s  and  6s,  PecTiliar. 

Praise  from  all  living: 


150 

/        1  T)Bx\ISE  the  Lord  who  reigns  above, 
1    And  keeps  his  courts  below  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  boundless  love. 

And  all  his  greatness  show  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  noble  deeds  ; 

Praise  him  for  his  matchless  power; 
Him,  from  whom  all  good  proceeds, 

Let  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

2  Publish,  spread  to  all  around. 

The  great  Immanuel's  name ; 
Let  the  gospel-trumpet  sound ; 

Him  Prince  of  Peace  proclaim  : 
Praise  him,  every  tuneful  string ! 

All  the  reach  of  heavenly  art, 
All  the  power  of  music  bring — 

The  music  of  the  heart. 

3  Him,  in  whom  they  move  and  live, 

Let  every  creature  sing ; 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  give, 

And  liomage  to  our  King ; 
mp         Hallowed  be  his  name  beneath, 
<  As  in  heaven,  on  earth  adored ; 


PSALM  CL.  253 


/'  Praise  the  Lord  in  every  breath  ; — 

Let  all  things  praise  the  Lord. 


PSALM  150,  7s,  6s  and  Ts. 

The  universal  Chorus.   ■ 


150 

ff'<     1  TTALLELUJAII!— Praise  the  Lord, 
-O-  In  the  heights  of  glory  ; 
Hosts  of  heaven  !  with  one  accord, 

Shout  the  joyful  story  ; 
Praise  him  for  his  mighty  deeds, 
Praise  ye  him,  whose  "grace  exceeds 
All  that  heaven  in  songs  concedes; 

Worlds  of  bliss !  his  praise  record. 

2  Praise  him  with  the  trumpet's  tongue, 
Far  and  wide  resounding ; 
Praise  him  with  the  harp  well-striuig, 
\  AYhile  your  hearts  are  bounding  ; 

*  dol         Praise  him  with  the  sweet-toned  lyre  ; 
J    mf         Let  his  praise  the  lute  inspire ; 

I   ff  Praise  him  in  a  mighty  choir ; — 

*  Let  his  praise  be  loudly  sung. 

I  8  Praise  him  with  the  viol's  strings, 

I  Waking  joyous  feeling ; 

I  While  the  vault  of  glory  rings 

\  With  the  organ's  pealing : 

\  Let  the  cymbals  ring  his  praise, 

I  Wake  the  clarion's  grandest  lays, 

»  Praise  the  Lord  through  endless  days  :- 

\  Lo !  his  praise  creation  sings. 

*,     -i  nf\  PSALM  150,  63  and  4s. 

\      \.^\j  Praise  in  the  Courts  of  God. 

I    f"      1  pPAISE  ye  Jehovah's  name, 

JL    Praise  through  his  courts  proclaim,- 

Rise  and  adore : 
High  o'er  the  heavens  above, 
Sound  his  great  acts  of  love. 
While  his  rich  grace  we  prove — 
Yast  as  his  power. 

2  Now  let  the  trumpet  raise 
Sounds  of  triumphant  praise, 
Wide  as  his  fame  : 


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22 


254  PSALM  CL. 


There  let  the  harp  be  found ; 
Organs,  with  solemn  sound ! 
Roll  3"our  deep  notes  around- 
Filled  with  his  name. 

3  While  his  high  praise  ye  sing, 
Shake  every  sounding  string  ;- 

Sweet  the  accord ! 
He  vital  breath  bestows ; 
Let  every  breath  that  flows 
His  noblest  fame  disclose  ; — 
ff  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


HYMNS 


ADAPTED    TO 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 


"  ►^*-**»***^ 


HYMNS. 


THE    SORIPTUIIES. 


1  HYMN  1,  C.  M. 

X  The  Bible  suited  to  our  Wants. 

mf     1  "pATHER  of  mercies!  in  thy  word 
^   What  endless  glory  shines ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here,  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

3  Here,  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 

<  And  life,  and  everlasting  joys 
/  Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

dol     4  Oh !  may  those  heavenly  pages  be 
My  ever-dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

mp     5  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 

Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 
m  Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 

And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

2  HYMN  2,  L.  M. 

Prophecy  and  Inspiration. 

m       1  "P  WAS  by  an  order  fi*om  the  Lord, 

A  The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word ; 
His  spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 

<  And  warmed  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 


258  HYMNS  III,  IV. 


m       2  Great  God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book  ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

>  And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

m       3  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanish  in  the  wind ; 

mf         Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure  ; 

This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

3  HYMN  3,  C.  M. 

The  Holy  Scriptures, 

p        IT  ADEIST  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 

JLi  I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord ! 

And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears, 
m  But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 
Does  all  my  grief  assuage ; 

Here,  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face. 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  Here,  consecrated  water  flows. 
To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin  ; 

Here,  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows  ;— 
ISTo  danger  dwells  therein. 

4  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife. 
Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; — 

<  My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 

>  Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

m       5  Oh  !  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God  I 
My  roving  feet  command  : 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road. 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

4  HYMN  4,  L.  M. 

A  Saviour  seen  in  the  Scriptures. 

mf     1  "VrOW  let  my  soul,  eternal  King ! 

-LN   To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring ; 
mp         My  knee,  with  humble  homage,  bow. 

My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

:  mf  2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below,  and  worlds  above  ; 
But,  in  thy  blessed  word,  I  trace 

I  Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 


1 


THE  SCRIPTURES.  259 

3  There,  what  delightful  truths  I  read ! 
>  There,  I  behold  the  Saviour  bleed : 

mf         His  name  salutes  my  listening  ear, 

Revives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 

mp     4  There,  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease. 

And  gives  ray  lab'ring  conscience  peace ; 
<  Raises  my  grateful  passions  high, 

f  And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

mf     5  For  love  like  this.  Oh  !  let  my  song. 

Through  endless  years,  thy  praise  prolong ; 

f  Let  distant  climes  thy  name  adore, 

Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 


mf 


HYMN  5,  C.  M. 

Revelation  welcomed. 

1  IT  AIL,  sacred  truth  !  whose  piercing  rays 
-tl  Dispel  the  shades  of  night ; 
Diffusing,  o'er  the  mental  world. 
The  healing  beams  of  light. 

mp     2,  Jesus !  thy  word,  with  friendly  aid, 
Restores  our  wandering  feet ; 
Converts  the  sorrows  of  the  mind 
To  joys  divinely  sweet. 

f        3  Oh  !  send  thy  light  and  truth  abroad, 
In  all  their  radiant  blaze ; 
And  bid  th'  admiring  world  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  grace. 

6  HYMN  6,  L.  M. 

The  Blessings  of  the  new  Covenant. 

mf     1  p  OD,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 

VJ  Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known, 
Where  love  in  all  its  glory  shines. 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

m       2  Here,  sinners  of  an  humble  frame 

May  taste  his  grace,  and  learn  his  name ; 
May  read,  in  characters  of  blood. 
The  wisdom,  power  and  grace  of  God. 

mf     3  Here,  faith  reveals,  to  mortal  eyes, 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies  ; 
Here,  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way 

/  From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 


260  HYMNS  VII,  VIII. 

m'p     4  Oh  !  grant  us  grace,  almighty  Lord ! 
To  read  and  mark  thy  holy  word. 
Its  truths  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

\  5  May  this  blest  volume  ever  lie 

I  Close  to  my  heart,  and  near  mine  eye, — 

{  <  Till  life's  last  hour,  my  soul  engage, 

\  mf         And  be  my  chosen  heritage. 

\ 

\  Yy  HYMN  7,  L.  M. 

J       I  A  written  Revelation. 

if  IT  ET  everlasting  glories  crown 

\  Jj  Thy  head,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord ! 

\  Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 

I  And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

\    p        2  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 
Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
—  Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

3  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree  ! 
How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands  ! 

nf        Thy  promises — how  firm  they  be ! 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands ! 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 
Assault  my  faith,  with  treacherous  art, 

I  'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies. 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 


8 


HYMN  8,  L.  M. 

The  Power  of  Truth. 

1  THIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 
1   Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  ; 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find. 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind  ; — 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Eestore  the  ruined  creature  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive, — 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  five ; 

Dry  bones  are  raised,  and  clothed  afresh. 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turned  to  flesh. 


GOD.  261 

4  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  doth  engage 
/  A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 


aoD. 


Q  HYMN  9,  L.  M. 

U  Existence  of  Ood. 

m       1  THERE  is  a  God ! — all  nature  speaks, 

J-  Through  earth,  and  air,  and  sea,  and  skies  ; 
/  See  ! — from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks. 

When  earliest  beams  of  morning  rise  ! 

m       2  The  rising  sun  serenely  bright. 

Throughout  the  world's  extended  fi-ame, 
Inscribes,  in  characters  of  li2:ht, 
/  His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

m       3  Ye  curious  minds,  who  roam  abroad, 
And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er ! 
Confess  the  footsteps  of  your  God ; 
<  Bow  down  before  him  and  adore. 

1  /-v  HYMN  10,  C.  M. 

*t      LKJ  Creation  and  Providence. 

I  mf     1   r  ORD  !  when  my  raptured  thought  surveys 
I  Jj  Creation's  beauties  o'er, 

♦  ,        All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise, 
I  And  bid  my  soul  adore. 

j  2  Where'er  I  turn  my  gazing  eyes, 

I  Thy  radiant  footsteps  shine ; 

♦  Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise, 
I  And  speak  their  source  divine. 

'  3  On  me  thy  providence  hath  shone 

♦  dol  With  gentle,  smiling  rays ; 
m           Oh  !  let  my  lips  and  life  make  known 

Thy  goodness  and  thy  praise. 

4  All-bounteous  Lord !  thy  grace  impart ; 
Oh !  teach  me  to  improve 
Thy  gifts  with  ever-grateful  heart, 
mf  And  crown  them  with  thy  love. 


262  HYMNS  XI,  XII. 


11 


KXMN  U,  H.  M. 

Perfections  of  QoiTs  Government. 

f"      1  THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  ; 

-i-   His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  hght  and  majesty  : 
His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  his  holy  law : 
m  And,  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless, 

His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  perfect  'work, 

Surprising  wisdom  shines ; 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 

And  breaks  their  cursed  designs : 
/"  Strong  is  his  arm — and  shall  fulfill 

His  great  decrees — his  sovereign  will. 

4  And  can  this  mighty  King 
>  Of  glory  condescend, — 
'p            And  Avill  he  write  his  name, — 

My  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
<  I  love  his  name, — I  love  his  word ; 

ff"        Join,  all  my  powers !  and  praise  the  Lord. 

HYMN  12,  C.  M. 

Qod^  the  Creator. 

mf     1  T7TERNAL  Wisdom !  thee  we  praise, 
1-^  Thee  the  creation  sings ; 
With  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas. 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  How  wide  thy  hand  hath  spread  the  sky ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  !  J 

Tinged  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye,  | 

And  starred  with  sparkling  gold.  I 

3  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round,  | 

And  strike  the  gazing  sight,  j 

Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground,  | 

With  terror  and  delight.  j 

4  Infinite  strength,  and  equal  skill,  | 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad ;  | 


12 


GOD.  263 


Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder — God. 
m       5  But  still,  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 
p  Our  softer  passions  move  ; 

Pity  divine,  in  Jesus'  face, 
<  We  see,  adore,  and  love. 


13 


HYMN  13,  C.  M. 

Ood^s  eternal  Dominion. 

mp  1  n  EEAT  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
p  ^  What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 

—  Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 

<  And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 
m  2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made : 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  Grod, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 
3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years. 
Stands  present  in  thy  view  ; 
To  thee  there 's  nothing  old  appears — 
Great  God  !  there 's  nothing  new. 
mjJ     4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  di'awn, 

And  vexed  with  trilling  cares ; 
m  While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 

Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 
mf     5  Great  God !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
p>  What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 

<  And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

UHYMN  14,  H.  M. 
Praise  from  all  Creation. 

mf     1    k  NGELS  !  assist  to  sing 

-tx  The  honors  of  your  God  ; 
Touch  every  tuneful  string, 

And  sound  his  name  abroad  : 
Come,  pour  the  trembling  notes  along, 
/  And  swell  the  grand  immortal  song. 

mf     2  And,  ye  of  meaner  birth  ! 
Your  joyful  voices  raise  ; 
Inhabitants  of  earth ! 

Your  great  Creator  praise : 
/  Let  your  hosannas  joyful  rise, 

ff  And  shake  the  earth,  and  pierce  the  skies. 


264  HYMisrs  XV,  xvi. 

mf     3  Let  day  and  dusky  night, 
In  solemn  order,  join 
His  praises  to  recite, 

And  speak  his  power  divine  : 
/  Let  every  hill  and  every  vale 

Ke-echo  with  the  sacred  tale. 

4  Let  every  creature  sing 
The  honors  of  our  God, 
Touch  every  tuneful  string, 

And  spread  his  praise  abroad : 
Come,  pour  the  trembling  notes  along, 
ff  And  swell  the  universal  song. 


15 


HYMN  15,  L.  M. 

Majesty  of  God. 


m 


COME,  O  my  soul !  in  sacred  lays, 
Attemnt  thv  trreat  Creator's  nrai 


Attempt  thy  great  Creator  s  praise  ; 
mf         But  Oh  I  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  ? 
"What  mortal  verse  can  reach  the  theme  ? 

/        2  Enthroned  amidst  the  radiant  spheres, 
lie  glory,  like  a  garment,  Avears ; 
To  form  a  robe  of  light  divine, 
Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine, 

mf     3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence  with  wisdom  shines; 
His  works,  through  all  his  wondrous  frame, 
Bear  the  great  impress  of  his  name. 

f       4  Eaised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing. 

Do  thou,  my  soul !  his  glories  sing ; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue, 
Till  listening  worlds  repeat  the  song. 


HYMN  16,  7s. 

Praise  for  temporal  JMercies. 


16 

/        1  pRAISE  to  God  !— immortal  praise, 
jC    For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy ! 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  All  that  spring,  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land ; — 
All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich,  o'erflowing  stores  ; 


4*. 


GOD.  265 


dol     3  These  to  that  dear  source  we  owe, 
Whence  our  sweetest  comforts  flow; 
These,  through  all  my  happy  (lays, 
Claim  my  cheerful  songs  of  praise. 

<       4  Lord !  to  thee  my  soul  should  raise 
/■  Grateful,  never-ending  praise  ; 

\    >  And,  when  every  blessing  's  flown, 


\     <  liOve  thee  for  thyself  alone. 


il7 


HYMN  17,  S.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Creator. 

{  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God  ! 
^  How  wondrous  is  thy  name ! 
Thy  glories  how  diflusecl  abroad, 
Through  all  creation's  frame ! 

2  Nature,  in  every  dress, 

Her  humble  homage  pays  ; 
And  does,  a  thousand  ways,  expreSvS 
Her  undissembled  praise. 

/        3  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing 
Her  great  Creator  too  ; 
Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  King, 
And  pay  the  homage  due. 

4  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 
And  oft  to  God  my  soul  ascend, 
In  grateful  songs  of  praise. 


18 


HYMN  18,  H.  M. 

Rejoicing-  in  God. 

1  TO  your  Creator,  God, 
J-   Your  great  Preserver,  raise, 
Ye  creatures  of  his  hand ! 

]    f  Your  highest  notes  of  praise  : 

Let  every  voice 

Proclaim  his  power. 

His  name  adore, 
And  loud  rejoice. 

2  Let  every  creature  joiu 
To  celebrate  his  name. 

And  all  their  various  powers 
Assist  th'  exalted  theme  : 


23 


'266  HYMN  XIX.  T 


Let  nature  raise, 

From  every  tongue, 

A  general  song 
Of  grateful  praise. 
ff       3  But  Oh  !  from  human  tongues 

Should  nobler  praises  flow  ; 
And  every  thankful  heart 

With  warm  devotion  glow : 
Your  voices  raise 

Above  the  rest ; 

Ye  highly  blest ! 
Declare  his  praise, 
m       4  Assist  me,  gracious  God ! 

My  heart,  my  voice  inspire; 
<  Then  shall  I  grateful  join 

/  The  universal  choir : 

Thy  grace  can  raise 

My  heart,  my  tongue, 

And  tune  ray  song 
To  lively  praise. 


HYMN  19,  C.  M. 

Wonders  of  Qod''s  Love. 


19 

<  1  "VE  humble  souls !  approach  your  God, 
mf  A    With  songs  of  sacred  praise  ; 
m           For  he  is  good,  supremely  good,  , 

And  kind  are  all  his  ways.  | 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care,  \ 

In  him  we  live  and  move ;  \ 

J  But  nobler  benefits  declare  \ 

\  The  wonders  of  his  love. 

J    wp     3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 
*    p  To  ransom  rebel- worms  ; 

*,    111  'T  is  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 

I  In  its  diviner  forms. 

I    mp     4  To  this  dear  refuge.  Lord  !  we  come, 
'T  is  here  our  hope  relies  ; — 
>  A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 

p  When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

mp     5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 
The  souls  that  trust  in  thee : 

<  Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward, 
mf  With  bliss  divinely  free. 


GOD.  267 


mf     6  Great  God !  to  thine  Almighty  love, 
What  honors  shall  we  raise  ? 

/  Not  all  th'  angelic  songs  above 

Can  render  equal  praise. 


20 


HYMN  20,  C.  M. 

The  Olory  of  God  in  Creation, 


n       1  THE  God  of  nature  and  of  grace 
J-   In  all  his  works  appears; 
His  goodness  through  the  earth  we  ti*ace, 
His  grandeur  in  the  spheres. 

2  Behold  this  fair  and  fertile  globe, 
By  him  in  wisdom  planned ! 

'T  was  he  who  girded,  hke  a  robe. 
The  ocean  round  the  land. 

3  Lift  to  the  arch  of  heaven  your  eye ; 
Thither  his  path  pursue  ; 

f  His  glory,  boundless  as  the  sky, 

\  O'erwhelms  the  wondering  view. 

i  711       4  How  excellent,  O  Lord !  thy  name, 
{  In  all  creation's  lines ! 

#  Spread  through  eternity,  thy  fame 
\  <  With  rising  lustre  shines. 

i  <  5  These  lower  works  that  swell  thy  praise, 

}  /  High  as  our  thoughts  can  tower, 

j  m  Are  but  a  portion  of  thy  ways, — 

\  The  hiding  of  thy  power. 

{  6  Millions  before  thy  presence  stand, 

\  <  Who  feel,  while  they  adore, 

i  f  Fullness  of  joy,  at  thy  right  hand, 

*  And  pleasures  evermore. 


HYMN  21,  lis. 

The  Mercy  of  Ood. 


21 

mf     1  THY  mercy,  my  God !  is  the  theme  of  my  song, 
A  The  joy  of  my  heart,  and  the  boast  of  my 

tongue ; 
Free  grace  hath  alone,  from  the  first  to  the  last. 
Secured  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul  fast. 

2  Thy  mercy  has  vanquished  my  obdurate  heart, 
That  wonders  to  feel  its  own  hardness  depart ; 


268  HYMNS  XXII,  XXIII. 

>  Dissolved  by  thy  goodness  I  fall  to  the  ground, 

<  And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I've  found. 

mp   3  The  door  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day, 

To  the  poor  and  the  needy,  who  knock  by  the  way ; 
No  sinner  shall  ever  a  place  be  denied,  [died. 
Who  comes  seeking  mercy  through  Jesus  that 

m     4  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell ; 
mf      Its  glories  I  '11  sing,  and  its  wonders  I  '11  tell : 

>  'T  was  Jesus,  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on  the  tree, 
m        "Who  opened  the  fountain  of  mercy  for  me. 

QQ  HYMN  22,  S.  M. 

/^/^  Ood,  all  and  in  all. 

mp   1  MY  God,  my  life,  my  love ! 
i'l  To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 
I  cannot  live,  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

<  The  angels  owe  their  bliss  ; 
m         They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 

And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

3  Not  all  the  harps  above 
Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 

mp       If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

4  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 
Can  one  delight  aiford ; 

No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy. 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord ! 

mf  5  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll, 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

QQ  HYMN  23,  C.  M. 

/^O  Confiding  in  Ood. 

mf  1  TO  thee,  my  God!  my  heart  shall  bring 
-L   The  lively,  grateful  song ; 
Attending  kings  shall  hear  me  sing, 
With  rapture  on  my  tongue. 

2  Amid  the  glories  of  thy  name, 
Thy  truth  exalted  shines ; 


GOD.  269 

A  faithful  God  thy  words  proclaim, 
In  everlasting  lines. 

3  When,  in  the  day  of  deep  disti'ess, 
To  thee,  my  God !  I  cried, 
mf         "With  strength  divine,  thy  powerful  grace 
<  My  fainting  soul  supplied. 

m       4  Thou,  Lord !  wilt  all  my  hopes  fulfill, 
To  thee  the  work  belongs  ; 
Let  endless  mercy  guide  me  still, 
mf  And  tune  my  grateful  songs. 


24 

m'p     ] 


HYMN  24,  C.  M. 

The  Mercy-Seat. 


DEAR  Father !  to  thy  mercy-seat 
My  soul  for  shelter  flies  : 
I  'T  is  here  I  find  a  safe  retreat, 

J  When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 

J  2  My  cheerful  hope  ean  never  die, 

I  If  thou,  my  God  !  art  near  ; 

\  <  Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high, 

*  mf  And  banish  every  fear. 

J    m       3  My  great  Protector,  and  my  Lord ! 

*  Thy  constant  aid  impart ; 

J  Oh !  let  thy  kind,  thy  gracious  word 

\    >  Sustain  my  trembling  heart. 

\  mp  4  Oh  !  never  let  my  soul  remove 

\  From  this  divine  retreat ; 

^  <  Still  let  me  trust  thy  power  and  love, 

*t  >  And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 

HYMN  25,  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  quickening  Grace. 

1  PERMIT  me,  Lord  !  to  seek  thy  face, 
1    Obedient  to  thy  call ; 
To  seek  the  presence  of  thy  grace, 

My  strength,  my  life,  my  all ! 

2  All  I  can  wish  is  thine  to  give ; 
My  God !  I  ask  thy  love, — 

That  greatest  boon  I  can  receive, — 
The  bliss  of  heaven  above. 

3  To  heaven  my  restless  heart  aspires ; 
Oh !  for  a  quickening  ray, 


23* 


25 


270  HYMNS  XXVI,  XXVII. 


To  wake  and  warm  my  faint  desires, 
And  cheer  the  tiresome  way. 

4  The  path  to  thy  divine  abode 
J     >  Through  a  wild  desert  lies ; 

I    m  A  thousand  snares  beset  the  road, — 

I     <  A  thousand  terrors  rise. 

\  m       5  Satan  and  sin  unite  their  art, 

I  To  keep  me  from  my  Lord ; 

;  m'p         Dear  Saviour !  guard  my  trembling  heart, 

♦  And  guide  me  by  thy  word. 

m.       6  My  Guardian,  my  almighty  Friend! 
On  thee  my  soul  would  rest ; 
On  thee  alone  my  hopes  depend ; 
Be  near,  and  I  am  blest. 


HYMN  26,  H.  M. 

Perpetual  Praise. 


,26 

I  mf     1  TO  thee,  great  Source  of  light ! 

I  -1-   My  thankful  voice  Pll  raise: 

I  And  all  m}"  powers  unite 

J  /  To  celebrate  thy  p]-aise  ; 

j  >  And,  till  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

\  f  May  praise  employ  my  every  breath. 

j  2^        2  And,  when  this  feeble  tongue 

\  pp  Lies  silent  in  the  dust, 

i  —  My  soul  shall  dwell  among 

\  The  spirits  of  the  just ; 

J  /  Then,  with  the  shining  hosts  above, 

I  ff  In  nobler  strains  I  '11  sing  thy  love. 

I  QiY  HYMN  27,  C.  M. 

\  ^  i  Ood''s  Presence  is  Light  in  Darkness. 

\  mf     1  MY  God !  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
I  M  The  life  of  my  delights ; 

I  The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 

J  And  comfort  of  my  nights. 

\  m       2  In  darkest  shades,  if  he  appear, 
\  My  dawning  is  begun ; 

\  He  is  my  soul's  sweet  mornii\g  star, 

I  And  he  my  rising  sun. 

I  mf     3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine, 
\  With  beams  of  sacred  bliss. 


GOD.  271 


HYMN  28,  S.  M. 

Ood,  my  Creator  and  Benefactor. 


1  MY  Maker  and  my  King ! 
■^'J-  To  thee  my  all  1  owe  ; 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  th( 
mf  Whence  all  ray  blessings  flow. 


29 


1 


<  While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine,  * 

i  p  And  whispers — I  am  his.  t 

i  m       4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay,  # 

J  <  At  that  transporting  word ;  * 

\  f  Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way,  * 

I  T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord.  J 

5  5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death,  * 

*  I  'd  break  through  every  foe ;  \ 

*  The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith,  * 
I  ff               Should  bear  me  conqueror  through.  j 

I  28 


my 

\  <  Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring, 

*t  mp     2  The  creature  of  thy  hand, — 

\  On  thee  alone  I  live ; 

*,  My  God !  thy  benefits  demand 

♦  More  praise  than  life  can  give. 

\  3  Shall  I  withhold  thy  due  ? 

{  And  shall  my  passions  rove? 

*  Lord  !  form  tliis  wretched  heart  anew, 
{  And  fill  it  with  thy  love. 

J  mf     4  Oh  !  let  thy  grace  inspire 

;  M}^  soul  with  strength  divine ; 

J  Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 

♦  And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

HYMN  29,  C.  M. 

Thanks  for  Providence  and  Grace. 

\  m       1    A  LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 

*  -^  Kind  guardian  of  my  days ! 

*  Thy  mercies  let  ray  heart  record, 

♦  In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

J  >       2  In  life's  first  dawn,  ray  tender  frame 

♦  p  Was  thine  indulgent  care ; 
*t  — '          Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 

*  p  Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer.  \ 

\  mf     3  Yet  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord !  ; 

J  For  favors  more-  divine ; —  \ 


272  HYMNS  XXX,  XXXL 

That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word, 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

J  4  When  blest  with  that  transporting  view 

i  >  That  Jesus  died  for  me, 

I  <  For  this  sweet  hope,  what  praise  is  due, 

I  mf  O  God  of  grace !  to  thee  ? 

I  5  Now  shall  my  joyful  powers  unite, 

J  In  more  exalted  lays, 

*  f  Till  I  shall  join  the  sons  of  light, 

J  In  everlasting  praise. 


30 


HYMN  30,  L.  M. 

Imploring  divine  Influence, 

MY  God !  whene'er  my  longing  heart 
Its  grateful  tribute  would  impart, 


*  In  vain  my  boldest  thoughts  arise,- 

J  p  I  sink  to  earth,  and  lose  the  skies. 

\  mf     2  Thy  name  inspires  the  harps  above, 

J  With  harmony,  and  praise,  and  love ; 

\  <  That  grace,  which  tunes  th'  immortal  strings, 

I  mp         Looks  kindly  down  on  mortal  things. 

i  m       3  Oh !  let  thy  grace  guide  every  song, 

I  mf         And  fill  my  heart  and  tune  my  tongue; 
J  Then  shall  the  strain  harmonious  flow, 

\  And  heaven's  sweet  work  begin  below. 


31 


HYMN  31,  C.  M. 

Thanks  for  providential  Favors. 

mf     1  WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God ! 
' '    My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I  'm  lost 
/  In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

on       2  Unnumbered  comforts,  on  my  soul, 
7np  Thy  tender  care  bestowed. 

Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When,  in  the  slipjDery  paths  of  youth, 

With  heedless  steps,  I  ran, 
mf         Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe. 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ ; 


4^, 

I  GOD.  273 


Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 
Thy  goodness  I  '11  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

/        6  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee, 
A  joyful  song  I  '11  raise : 
But  Oh !  eternity  's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

q  Q  HYMN  32,  L.  11 

O/w  Song  of  Qratitude  and  Praise. 

rnf     1  n  OD  of  ray  life  !  through  all  my  days, 
vJ  I  '11  tune  the  grateful  notes  of  praise ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 

>  And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

mp  2  When  anxious  cares  would  break  my  rest, 
p  And  griefs  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 

<  The  notes  of  praise,  ascending  high, 

>  Shall  check  the  murmur  and  the  sigh. 

mp     3  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  the  powers  of  language  fail, 

mf         Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

ni])     4  But  Oh  !  when  that  last  conflict 's  o'er. 
And  I  am  chained  to  earth  no  more, — 

<  With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
f  To  join  the  music  of  the  skies  ! 

ff       5  Then  shall  I  learn  th' exalted  strains. 

That  echo  through  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 
The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 


HYMN  33,  8s  and  7s. 

Praise  to  Jehovah. 


33 

/        1  O  AINTS !  with  pious  zeal  attending,  \ 

^J  Now  a  grateful  tribute  raise  ;  \ 

Joyful  songs,  to  heaven  ascending,  i 

Join  the  universal  praise.  | 

>       2  Eound  Jehovah's  footstool  kneeling,  j 

p                Lowly  bend  with  contrite  souls ;  J 


274  HYMNS  XXXIV,  XXXV. 

dol  Here  his  milder  grace  revealing, 

mp  Here  his  wrath  no  thunder  rolls. 

,  3  Every  secret  fault  confessing, 

J  Deed  unholy — thought  of  sin, — 

<    m  Seize !  Oh !  seize  the  proffered  blessing, —             | 

♦    >  Grace  from  God,  and  peace  within.                    ■• 


f        4  Heart  and  voice  with  rapture  swelling 
Still  the  song  of  glory  raise  ; 
On  the  theme  immortal  dwelling, 
Join  the  universal  praise. 


HYMN  34,  L.  M. 

Retirement  and  Devotion. 


\  34 

I  aff     1  MY  God  !  permit  me  not  to  be 
J  i'A  A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 

\  Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 

\  Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

!  2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 

\  And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 

;i  Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 

And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine. 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign, 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone ; 
In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

<  My  heaven — and  there  my  God,  I  find. 


35 


HYMN  35,  C.  M. 

Ood^  our  Refuge. 

1  TiE  AE  refuge  of  my  weary  soul ! 
-L'  On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, — 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 

My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief. 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief, 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But  Oh !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine  ; 


i  GOO. 275  I 

I  The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail,  i 

I  And  all  mj  hopes  decHne.  | 

I  4  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ?  j 

J  And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ?  J 

i  And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace  | 

I  Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ?  j 

i  <       5  No, — still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace  I 

*  >               Attends  the  mourner's  prayer :  * 

\  aff         Oh !  may  I  ever  find  access  \ 

\  To  breathe  my  sorrows  there !  * 

I  6  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still ;  i 

\  Here  let  my  soul  retreat ;  \ 

"With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will,  \ 

And  v/ait  beneath  thy  feet.  \ 


36 


HYMN  36,  C.  M. 

Tldrstiitg  after  God. 


37 


HYMSr  37,  C.  M. 
Ood^  as  seen  in  Mature. 


1  I  SIN"G-  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 
J-  That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flo^ving  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 


mf     2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained. 
The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 


f 


WHEN  fainting  in  the  sultry  Avaste, 
And  parched  with  thirst  extreme, 
The  weary  pilgrim  longs  to  taste 
The  cool  refreshing  stream : — 

2  So  longs  the  weary,  fainting  mind. 
Oppressed  Avith  sins  and  woes, 
Some  soul-reviving  spring  to  find, 
Whence  heavenly  comfort  flows. 

m  3  Oh !  may  I  thirst  for  thee,  my  God ! 

<  With  ardent,  strong  desire  ; 

.    —  And  still,  through  all  this  desert  road,                    \ 

\  To  taste  thy  grace  aspire.                                      *t 

*,  4  Then  shall  my  prayer  to  thee  ascend,  ♦ 

\  A  grateful  sacrifice ;  \ 

J  mp         My  mourning  voice  wilt  thou  attend,  \ 

*t  And  grant  me  full  supplies. 


k«-4^ 


276  HYMNS  XXXVIII,  XXXIX. 


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38 


HYMN  39,  L.  M. 

Perfections  of  God  in  his  Government. 


39 

J    /        1    TEHOVAII  reigns — his  throne  is  high, 
«  ^   His  robes  are  light  and  majesty ; 


The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 

And  all  the  stars  obey.  \ 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord,  » 

That  tilled  the  earth  with  food  ;  \ 

J                  He  formed  the  creatures  with  his  word,  ' 

J                     And  then  pronounced  them  good.  J 

*  4  Lord !  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed,  \ 
J  Where'er  I  turn  mine  eye !  J 
i                 If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread,  j 

*  Or  gaze  upon  the  sky !  | 

I    in       0  There  's  not  a  plant  nor  flower  below,  \ 

*  But  makes  thy  glories  known  ;  J 
J  <  And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow,  J 
\    ivf             By  order  from  tliy  throne.  j 

\    mp      6  Creatures,  that  borrow  life  from  thee,  *, 

J                     Are  subject  to  thy  care ;  ♦ 

I                  There 's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee,  * 

I                      But  God  is  present  there.  \ 


HYMN  38,  C.  M.  \ 

Rejoicing  in  God,  our  Father.  * 

f        1   riOME,  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace,  * 

yj  And  sing  the  Saviour's  love;  i 

Soon  shall  you  join  the  glorious  theme,  ^ 

J                      In  loftier  strains  above.  \ 

K    mf     2  God,  the  eternal,  mighty  God,  * 

\                     To  dearer  names  descends ;  I 

I                  Calls  you  his  treasure  and  his  joy,  \ 

\                     His  children  and  his  friends.  * 

\              3  My  Father,  God]  and  may  these  lips  J 

I     >               Pronounce  a  name  so  dear  ?  j 

I    /?2j9         Not  thus  could  heaven's  sweet  harmony  \ 

*                      Delight  my  listening  ear.  ♦ 

\    m       4  Thanks  to  my  God  for  every  gift  \ 
I                      His  bounteous  hands  bestow; 
mf         And  thanks  eternal  for  tliat  love 
Whence  all  those  comforts  flow. 


r 


GOD.                                211  I 
J 

His  glory  shines,  with  beams  so  bright,  j 

No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight.  \ 


I  >  2  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe ; 

I  —  His  justice  guards  his  holy  law  ; 

I  dol  His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face  ; 

I  —  His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

I  3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines, 

I  And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs ; 

mf         His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfill 
The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

>       4  And  will  this  gloi-ious  Lord  descend 
mp         To  be  my  father  and  my  friend  ? 
/  Then  let  my  songs  with  angels  join ; 

Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 


HYMN  40,  C.  M. 

Ood,  all  in  all. 


40 

7np     1  ITY  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
-L'X  My  everlasting  all ! 
I  've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above. 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies. 
And  this  inferior  clod  ! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys, — 

<  There  's  nothing  like  my  God, 

7np     3  In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun 
Scatters  his  feeble  light ; 
'T  is  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon ; 

>  If  thou  withdraw, — 't  is  night. 

mp     4  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth, 
If  once  compared  with  thee  ! 
Or  what 's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends,  to  me  ? 

m       5  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  called  the  stars  my  own, — 
AVithout  thy  graces  and  thyself, 

>  I  were  a  w^-etch  undone. 

<  6  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 
mf  And  grasp  in  all  the  shore ; 

]    mp         Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face,  | 

]  And  I  desire  no  more.  | 


t" 

278  HYMNS  XLI,  XLII. 


41 


HYMN  41,  L.  M. 

Ood^s  Condescension. 

m       1  TIP  to  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high, 
vJ   And  views  the  nations  from  afar, 
/  Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 

And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 

—      2  He  over-rules  all  mortal  things. 

And  manages  our  mean  aflfairs : 

<  On  humble  souls  the  King  of  kings 
m  Bestows  his  counsels  and  his  cares. 

mp     3  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  God  ; 
He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  us  bear  the  heavy  load. 

<  4  Oh  !  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 
m  A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 

ff  To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise, 

And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 


HYMN  42,  S.  M. 

Exhortation  to  Praise. 


42 

mf"  1  CTAND  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
0  Ye  people  of  his  choice  ! 
Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God, 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise. 

Above  all  blessing  high, 

m  "Who  would  not  fear  his  holy  name, 

<  And  laud,  and  magnify  ? 

mf     3  Oh !  for  the  living  flame 

From  his  own  altar  brought. 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought ! 

4  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 
And  his  salvation  ours  ; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed, 

<  With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

f"     5  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, — 
The  Lord,  your  God,  adore  ; 
Stand  up,  and  bless  his  glorious  name, 
Henceforth,  for  evermore. 


,*..., 


GOD.  279 


HYMN  43,  L.  M. 

JHen  not  comparable  with  God. 


43 

mp     1  CHALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
^  Contend  with  their  Creator,  God  ? 
Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just,  than  he  ? 

m       2  Behold !  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne  ; 
Their  natures,  when  compared  with  his, 
Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 

3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they, 

>  Who  spring  from  dust,  and  dwell  in  clay ! 

<  Touched  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath, 
2?  We  faint,  and  vanish  like  the  moth. 

>  4  Almighty  Power !  to  thee  we  bow ; 

<  How  frail  are  we — how  glorious  thou ! 
mf         Ko  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare, 
/  With  an  eternal  God,  compare. 


44 


HYMN  44,  L.  M. 

Praise  to  God, 


If"      1  pRAISE,  everlasting  praise,  be  paid 

I  -t    To  him,  who  earth's  foundation  laid  ; 

i  Praise  to  the  God,  whose  strong  decrees 

I  Sway  the  creation,  as  he  please. 

J  mf     2  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

J  Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word  ; 

I  And  there,  as  strong  as  his  decrees, 

i  He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

*  77  f     3  Whence,  then,  should  doubts  and  fears  arise  ? 
i  2^            ^^J  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes  ? 
J  Slowly,  alas !  our  mind  receives 
J  The  comforts  that  our  Maker  gives. 

*  mf    4  Oh  !  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith, 
I  To  credit  what  the  Almighty  saith  ; 

*  T'  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
]  And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 

J  j^'"     5  Then,  should  the  earth's  old  pillars  shake, 

I  And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break, 

I  Our  steady  souls  would  fear  no  more, 

\  Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar.                       j 


HYMNS  XLV,  XLVI. 


I    280 


45 

mf 


HYMN  45,  C  M. 

Ooodncss  of  Ocd  seen  in  his   Works^ 

1  TTAIL !  great  Creator,  wise  and  good  I 
J-L  To  thee  our  songs  we  raise ; 

\  Nature^  through  all  her  various  scenes,, 

\  Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 

i  dol  2  At  morning,  noon,  and  evening  mild, 
i  Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view ; 

?  <  And,  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult, 

i  /  With  transports  ever  new. 

*  S  Thy  glory  heams  in  every  star 

\  >  Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night ; 

I  m  And  decks  the  smiling  face  of  morn, 

J  With  rays  of  cheerful  light. 

\    O  4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  lawn, 

mf  With  countless  beauties  shine ; 

p  The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade,. 

f  Proclaim  thy  power  divine. 

m       5  And  while,  in  all  thy  wondrous  ways, 
Thy  varied  love  we  see  ; 
Oh  ?  may  our  hearts,  great  God !  be  led 
Through  all  thy  v/orks  to  thee. 

4  />  HYMN  46,  L.  M. 

4r  O  Wisdom  and  Knowledge  of  God. 

/''      1    A  WAKE,  my  tongue  !  thy  tribute  bring- 
■i^  To  liim,  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing; 
Praise  him,  who  is  all  praise  above, — 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge — how  profound  I 

>  A  depth,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned ; 

m  The  stars  he  numbers ;  and  their  names 

<  He  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

mf     3  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold  ; 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine, 
To  speak  his  wisdom  all-divine. 

/"     4  But  in  redemption, — Oh  I  what  grace  ! 

Its  wonders, — Oh!,  what  thought  can  trace f 
Here  wisdom  shines  for  ever  bright : — 
Praise  him,  my  soul!  with  sweet  delight. 


47 


i    mp 


GOD.  281 


HYMN  47,  C.  M. 

Sovereignty  and  Dominion  of  Ood, 

1  T/'EEP  silence,  all  created  things! 
-I*-  And  wait  jour  Maker's  nod ; 

<  Mj  soul  stands  trembling,  while  she  sings 
—  The  honors  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown, 
Hang  on  his  firm  decree ; 

He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  Chained  to  his  throne,  a  volume  lies, 
With  all  the  fates  of  men, 

With  every  angel's  form  and  size. 
Drawn  by  th'  eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  his  book, 
And  makes  his  counsels  shine; 

Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke. 
Fulfills  some  deep  design. 

mp     5  My  God !  I  would  not  long  to  see 
My  fate,  with  curious  eyes, — 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 

<  Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise. 

mi)     G  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace. 
Oh !  may  I  find  my  name, 

>  Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 

I   p>  Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

* 

I      4c^  HYMN  48,  H.  M. 

\     rrO  Faithfulness  of  Ood. 

J  mf     1  'pHE  promises  I  sing, 

I  JL  Which  sovereign  love  hath  spoke; 

j  Nor  will  th'  eternal  King 

\  His  words  of  grace  revoke : 

j  They  stand  secure 

♦  And  steadfast  still ; 

\  Not  Zion's  hill 
Abides  so  sure. 

2  The  mountains  melt  away, 

When  once  the  Judge  appears ; 
And  sun  and  moon  decay, 
That  measure  mortal  years  ; 

24^ 


^ 


282  HYMNS  XLIX,  L. 

But  still  the  same, 
In  radiant  lines, 
The  promise  shines 
Through  all  the  flame. 
8  Tlieir  harmony  shall  sound 
Through  my  attentive  ears, 
When  thunders  cleave  the  ground^ 

And  dissipate  the  spheres;. 
Mid  all  the  shoek 
Of  that  dread  scene, 
jP"  I  stand  serene, — 

f  Thy  word,  my  rock. 

A  Q  HYMN  49,  C.  M. 

4  ij  The  Qlories  of  Redemption^ 

f        1  "pATHER!  how  wide  thy  glory  shines  i 
-*•    How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  sign?,- 
By  thousand  through  the  skies. 
2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 
Their  motions  speak  thy  skill; 
And,  on  the  wings  of  every  hour, 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 
m       3  But,  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 
p  To  save  rebellious  worms, 

O         Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join 
mp  In  their  divinest  forms, — 

m       4  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known ; 
Nor  dares  a  creature  guess, — 

<  Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
>  The  justice,  or  the  grace. 

f        5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
Bright  seraphs  learn  Immanuel's  name. 

And  try  their  choicest  strains. 
mp     6  Oh !  may  I  bear  some  humble  part, 

<  In  that  immortal  song  ; 

/  Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 

And  love  command  my  tongue. 


50 


HYMN  50,  S.  M. 

Tlie  Ood  of  Mercy  and  Justite^ 

1  THE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
J-   His  Godhead  from  his  throne  : 


GOR 283 

"  Mercy  and  justice  are  the  names, 
By  which  1  will  be  known. 

p        2  "  Ye  (lying  souls,  that  sit 

In  darkness  and  distress ! 
Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit, 

<  To  my  recovering  grace." 

m       3  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound  ; 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own, — 
Our  righteousness  and  strength  are  found 
In  thee,  the  Lord,  alone. 

4  In  thee  shall  Israel  trust, 

>  And  see  their  guilt  forgiven  ; 
—          God  will  pronounce  the  sinners  just, 
mf  And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 

pr  1  HYMN  51,  C.  M. 

kJ  JL  Mmighty  Power  and  Majesty  of  God. 

\  f"  1  THE  Lord,  our  God,  is  full  of  might, 

i  m  J-   The  winds  obey  his  will ; 

I  <  "        He  speaks. — and,  in  his  heavenly  height, 

i  f  The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Eebel,  ye  waves  !  and  o'er  the  land 
With  threatening  aspect  roar  ; 
The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

f"       3  Howl,  winds  of  night !  your  force  combine  ; 
Without  his  high  behest, 
Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain  pine. 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar, 

>  In  distant  peals  it  dies ; 

f"  He  yokes  the  whirlwind  to  his  car. 

And  sweeps  the  howhng  skies. 

'p        5  Ye  nations  !  bend — in  reverence  bend ; 
Ye  monarchs  !  wait  his  nod, 

<  And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 
/  To  celebrate  your  God. 


52 


^H 


HYMN  52,  C.  M. 

Corf,  holy^  just,  and  sovereign. 

OW  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 
Be  pure  before  their  God  ? 


284  HYMN  LIII. 


If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
mjp  We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

mf     2  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise ; 
What  vain  presumers  dare, 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  rise, 
Or  tempt  th'  unequal  war  ? 

/        3  Mountains,  by  his  almighty  wrath, 
From  their  old  seats  are  torn ; 
He  shakes  the  earth,  from  south  to  north, 

>  And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 

m       4  He  bids  the  sun  forbear  to  rise — 

Th'  obedient  sun  forbears ; 
mf         His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  skies, 

>  And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 

<       5  He  walks  upon  the  stormy  sea, 
f  Flies  on  the  stormy  wind : 

m  There 's  none  can  trace  his  wondrous  way, 

Or  his  dark  footsteps  find. 


53 


^G* 


HYMN  53,  C.  M. 

The.  divine  Purpose  and  Providence. 

_0D  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform ; 

<  He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
f  And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

mf     2  Deep,  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill. 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

<  3  Ye  fearful  saints !  fresh  courage  take ; 
m  The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 

mf         Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

m       4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense. 
But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 
Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
dol  But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 


GOD.  285 


6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


54 

mf     1 


HYMN  54,  C.  M. 

JLove.  of  God. 

COME,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord 
And  raise  your  soul  above ; 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing  that — God  is  love. 

m       2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 
And  all  his  mercies  prove  ; 
While  Christ,  th'  atoning  Lamb,  appears, 
To  show  that — God  is  love. 

3  Behold  his  loving-kindness  waits, 
For  those  who  from  him  rove. 
And  calls  of  mercy  reach  their  hearts, 
To  teach  them — God  is  love. 

<  4  The  work  begun  is  carried  on, 
mf  By  power  from  heaven  above  ; 

And  every  step,  from  first  to  last. 
Proclaims  that — God  is  love. 

m       5  Oh !  may  we  all,  while  here  below. 
This  best  of  blessings  prove  ; 

<  Till  warmer  hearts,  '    '    \~ 
f"  Shall  shout  that — God  is  love. 


6b 


HYMN  55,  C.  M. 

The  Sovereignty  of  God. 

I  1  THY  way,  O  God  I  is  in  the  sea  ; 

*  J-   Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace, 

\  Nor  coinprehend  the  mystery 

{  Of  thine  unbounded  grace. 

I  2  Here,  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

I  My  captive  soul  surround  ; 

\  Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 

I  My  inward  thoughts  confound. 

I  8  As,  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

*t  The  wonders  of  thy  love, 

I  How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 

>  <               Or  of  the  iovs  above ! 


..> 


j    286  HYMNS  LYI,  LVII. 

I  m       4-  Though  but  iu  part  I  know  thy  will, 

\  I  bless  thee  for  the  sight ; 

t  When  will  thy  love  the  whole  reveal, 

*  mf  In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

♦  5  In  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 
\  Thy  providence  and  grace ; 

*  <  And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
J    /"  In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

\     /r  r»  HYMN  58,  7s. 

J      tJ\J  Universal  Praise  to  Ood. 

#  /"      1  0  ONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
i  ^  Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 

I  When  Jehovah's  work  begun, — 

I  When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

J  2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 

I  AVhen  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born ; 

i  Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 

I  Captive  led  captivity. 

I  3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, — 
i  Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day  : 

I  God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth, — 

^  Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

i  >  4  And  shaU  man  alone  be  dumb, 

J  —  Till  that  glorious  morning  come  ? 

J  <  No  ! — the  church  delights  to  raise 

I  /"  Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

\  5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 

Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice. 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath. 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
<  Then,  amid  eternal  jo}^, 

ff  Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

/r  rv  HYMN  67,  C.  M. 

U  I  Ji  faithful  God. 

mf     1  llEGIISr,  my  tongue  !  some  heavenly  theme, 
J^  And  speak  some  boundless  thing, — 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 


^, 


GOD.  287 


2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad ; 

<  Sing  tlie  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
mf  And  the  performing  God. 

3  Proclaim — "  Salvation  from  the  Lord, 
p  For  wretched,  dying  men ;" 

m  His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word, 

With  an  immortal  pen. 
mf     4  Engraved  as  in  eternal  brass, 

The  mighty  promise  shines, 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze 

Those  everlasting  lines, 

5  His  word  of  grace  is  sure  and  strong, 

As  that  which  built  the  skies : 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

6  Oh !  might  I  bear  thy  heavenly  tongue 
2^  But  whisper, — "  Thou  art  mine ;" 

<  Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  son 
mf  To  notes  almost  divine. 


t)? 


I  58 


HYMN  58,  7s. 

Thanksgiving: 

\    f"      1  ^WELL  the  anthem,  raise  the  song ; 
►^  Praises  to  our  God  belong : 
Saints  and  angels !  join  to  sing 

\  Praises  to  the  heavenly  King. 

Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  happy  land : 

\  Guarded  by  his  watchful  eye, 

I  Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy. 

Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway, 

{  May  we  cheerfully  obey, 

♦  Never  feel  oppression's  rod, 
{                 Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

J    <       4  Hark  !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 

*  f"         Praises  to  the  King  of  kings: 
\  Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 

\  And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 


J  59 


HYMN  59,  C.  M. 

Endless  Praise. 

mf     1  VES— I  will  bless  thee,  O  my  God ! 
m  J-    Through  all  my  mortal  days. 


^^.. 


i    288  HYMNS  LX,  LXI. 


And  to  eternity  prolong 
mf  Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honors  of  my  God  ; 

<  My  life,  with  all  its  active  powers, 
/  Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

3  Not  death  itself  shall  stop  my  song, 
p  Though  death  will  close  my  eyes ; 

mf         My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heights 

<  And  sweeter  raptures  rise. 

/        4  There  shall  my  lips,  in  endless  praise. 
Their  grateful  tribute  pay : 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue. 
And  an  eternal  day. 


60 


HYMN  60,  L.  M. 

God  acknoioledrred  in  national  Blessings. 

m       1  p  RE  AT  God  of  nations!  now  to  thee 
'J  Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise  ; 

>  "With  humble  heart,  and  bending  knee, 

<  We  oifer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 
m       2  Thy  name  we  bless,  Almighty  God  ! 

For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown. 
To  this  fair  land  the  pilgrims  trod, — 

This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 
/        3  Here,  Freedom  spreads  lier  banner  wide, 
p  And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray  ; — 

m  Here,  thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide 

In  safety,  through  their  dangerous  way. 
/        4  We  praise  thee,  that  the  gospel's  light. 

Through  all  our  land,  its  radiance  sheds  ; 

>  Dispels  the  .shades  of  error's  night, 

m  And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

5  Great  God !  preserve  us  in  thy  fear  ; 
In  dangers  still  our  guardian  be ; 
Oh  !  spread  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here,- 

<  Let  all  the  people  worship  thee. 

r»  1  HYMN  61,  L.  P.  M. 

0  X  J^ational  Praise  and  Prayer. 

f        1  WITH  grateful  hearts,  with  joyful  tongues, 
If    To  God  we  raise  united  songs  ; 
His  power  and  mercy  we  proclaim ; 


CHPwIST.  289 


Through  every  age,  Oh !  may  we  own, 
Jehovah  here  has  fixed  his  throne, — 
And  triumph  in  his  mighty  name. 

m       2  Long  as  the  moon  her  course  shall  run, 
Or  men  behold  the  circling  sun, 

Lord !  in  our  land,  support  thy  reign  ; 
Crown  her  just  counsels  with  success. 
With  truth  and  peace  her  borders  bless, 

<  And  all  thy  sacred  rights  maintain. 


CHRIST. 


n  Q  HYMN  62,  C.  M. 

U^  ChrJst''s  Mativity. 

wf     1  If  ORTALS !  awake  ;  with  angels  join, 
m  i^A-  And  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 

/  Joy,  love,  and  gratitude,  combine 

To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began. 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran. 
And  strung  and  tuned  tlie  lyre. 

3  Swift,  through  the  vast  exp;in>;e,  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'T  was  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 
And  angels  flevv^,  with  eager  joy, 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark  !  the  cherubic  armies  shout. 

And  glory  leads  the  song ; 
Good-will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

6  With  joy  the  chorus  we  repeat — 
ff  "Glory  to  God  on  high!" 

X         Good-will  and  peace  are  now  complete ; 
mf  Jesus  is  born  to  die. 

25 


290  HYMNS  LXIII,  LXiy. 


-t 


63 

mf 


HYMN  63,  8s  and  7s. 

Christ,  the  Saviour,  born, 

1  TTAIL,  thou  long  expected  Jesus! 
-tl  Born  to  set-thy  people  free  ; 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 

<  Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

mf     2  IsraePs  strength  and  consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  saints,  thou  art ; 
Long-desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

8  Born,  thy  people  to  deliver, — 

<  Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King, — 
f           Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, — 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

mf     4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
f  Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

n4  HYMN  64,  CM. 

041'  The  Redeemer's  Message. 

f"     1  TTARK  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  comes, —  \ 

-tl  The  Saviour,  promised  long ;  \ 

Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne,  J 

And  every  voice  a  song.  j 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured,  J 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire  ;  \ 

"Wisdom,  and  might,  jmd  zeal,  and  love,  J 

His  holy  breast  inspire.  \ 

3  He  comes, — the  pris'ners  to  release,  { 

In  Satan's  bondage  held;  \ 

The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst,  J 

The  iron  fetters  yield.  | 

jP        4  He  comes, — the  broken  heart  to  bind,  J 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure ;  ♦ 

m  And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace,  \ 

>  T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

ff       5  Our  glad  hosannas.  Prince  of  peace! 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
"With  thy  beloved  name. 


CHRIST.  291 


n  fr  HYMN  66,  S.  M. 

v)  O  The  J^ativity  of  Christ. 

mf     1  "DEHOLD  the  grace  appear — 
-L'  The  blessing  promised  long! 
Angels  announce  the  Saviour  near, 

/  In  their  triumphant  song : — 

m       2  "  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

And  heavenly  peace  on  earth  ; 
Good-will  to  men — to  angels  joy, 
At  the  Redeemer's  birth." 

m       3  In  worship  so  divine 

Let  saints  employ  their  tongues  ; 
<  With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join, 

/  And  loud  repeat  their  songs : — 

4  "  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

And  heavenly  peace  on  earth ; 
Good-will  to  men — to  angels  joy, 
At  our  Redeemer's  birth." 


66 


HYMN  66,  7s. 

Songs  of  the  Angels. 

f"  1  TTARK  !  the  herald-angels  sing, — 
J^l  "  Glory  to  the  new-born  King ; 

p  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, — 

God  and  sinners  reconciled." 

/"     2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations !  rise. 

Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies  ; 
With  th'  angelic  host,  proclaim, — 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 

2^        3  Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by. 

Born  that  man  no  more  may  die ; 

—  Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 

Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

/"     4  Hail !  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  peace ! 
Hail!  the  Sun  of  righteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings. 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

5  Let  us  then  with  angels  sing,— 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King ; 
p  Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, — 

God  and  sinners  reconciled." 


292  HYMNS  LXVII,  LXVIII. 


n  rj  HYMN  67,  H.  M. 

O  /  Joy  at  ImmantiePs  Birth. 

711  f"  1  TTARK!  hark! — the  notes  of  joy 
Jl  Roll  o'er  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  seraphs  find  employ 

For  then-  sublhnest  strains ; 
Some  new  delight  in  heaven  is  known ; 

/  Loud  sound  the  harps  around  the  throne. 

mp"   2  Hark !  hark ! — the  sounds  draw  nigh, 
mf  The  joyful  hosts  descend  ; 

m  Jesus  forsakes  the  sky, 

To  earth  his  footsteps  bend  ; 
He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race  ; 
<  He  comes  with  messages  of  grace. 

mf     3  Bear — ^bear  the  tidings  round  ; 
Let  every  mortal  know 

"What  love  in  God  is  found, 
p  What  pity  he  can  show ; 

f"         Ye  winds  that  blow !  ye  waves  that  roll ! 

Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to  pole. 

4  Strike — strike  the  harps  again, 
To  great  Immanuel's  name ; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men  ! 

And  all  his  grace  proclaim ; 
^"         Angels  and  men  !  wake  every  string, 
'T  is  God  the  Saviour's  praise  we  sing. 


H7MN  68,  8s  and  7s. 

The  Songs  of  Angels. 


68 

mp"  1  TTARK!  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 

J  11  Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 

J    /"  Lo!  th' angelic  host  rejoices  — 

J  Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

mf  2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy ; — 

ff"  "  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory — 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

p  3  "Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

<  Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 

>  Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven ; — 

/  Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 


CHRIST.  293 


"        4  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed ; 
Heaven  and  earth!  his  praises  sing: 
Oh !  receive  whom  God  appointed, 
For  your  prophet,  priest,  and  king. 

6  "  Hasten,  mortals  !  to  adore  him ; 
Learn  his  name,  and  taste  his  joy ; 
Till  in  heaven,  ye  sing  before  him, — 
ff  Glory  be  to  God  most  high !" 


HYMN  69,  H.  M. 

The  Birth  of  Christ. 


69 

m"     1  IT  ARK  !  what  celestial  notes, 

aI  What  melody  we  hear ! 
dol         Soft  on  the  morn  it  floats, 

<  And  fills  the  ravished  ear : 
mf         The  tuneful  shell. 

The  golden  lyre. 

And  vocal  choir 

The  concert  swell. 

2  Th'  angelic  hosts  descend, 
With  harmony  divine ; 

>  See  how  from  heaven  they  bend, 

<  And  in  full  chorus  join ! 
mf         "  Fear  not,"  say  they, 

/"  "  Great  joy  we  bring ; — 

Jesus,  your  King, 
Is  born  to-day. 

m"     3  "  He  comes,  from  error's  night, 

Your  wandering  feet  to  save  ; 
mf         To  realms  of  bliss  and  light, 

>  He  lifts  you  from  the  grave : 
mf         This  glorious  morn, 

Let  all  attend ; 
Your  matchless  friend, 
Your  Saviour's  born. 

f"     4  "  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

Ye  mortals !  spread  the  sound, 
And  let  your  raptures  fly. 
To  earth's  remotest  bound : 
mp         For  peace  on  earth. 

From  God  in  heaven, 
To  man  is  given, 
At  Jesus'  birth." 


25* 


>^»^»»%%»»%»»»»»*»»%%»%< 


294  HYMNS  LXX,  LXXI. 


HYMN  70,  8s  and  78. 

Tlie  Incarnation. 


70 

///     1  CHEPHERDS  !  hail  the  wondrous  stranger  ; 

U  Now  to  Bethle'm  speed  your  way ; 
p"  Lo !  in  yonder  humble  manger, 

<"  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  born  to-day: 

mf     2  Christ,  by  prophets  long-predicted, 

Joy  of  Israel's  chosen  race  ; 
>  Light  to  Gentiles  long-afflicted, 

p  Lost  in  error's  darkest  maze. 

/"     3  Bright  the  star  of  your  salvation, 
Pointing  to  his  rude  abode ! 
Eapturous  news  for  every  nation : 

<  Mortals  !  now  behold  your  God ! 

mf     4  Glad,  we  trace  th'  amazing  story, 
Angels  leave  their  bliss  to  tell ; 

<  Theme  sublime,  replete  with  glory — 

<  Sinners  saved  from  death  and  hell. 

mp     5  Love  eternal  moved  the  Saviour, 

Thus  to  lay  his  radiance  by  ; 
mf         Blessings  on  the  Lamb  for  ever — 
ff  Glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 


9 


HYMN  71,  78. 

The  Star  in  the  East. 


71 

mf     1  CONS  of  men !  behold  from  far, 
0  Hail  the  long-expected  star ; — 
Jacob's  star,  that  gilds  the  night. 
Guides  bewildered  nature  right. 

2  Never  fear,  that  hence  should  flow 
Wars  or  pestilence  below  : 

>  Wars  it  bids,  and  tumults,  cease, 
mp         Ushering  in  the  Prince  of  peace. 

3  Mild  it  shines  on  all  beneath, 
Piercing  through  the  sliades  of  death, — 

>  Scattering  error's  wide-spread  night, 
<  Kindling  darkness  into  light. 

mf     4  Nations  all,  far  off  and  near  I 

Haste  to  see  your  God  appear  ; 
Haste,  for  him  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  him  manifested  there. 


4^. 


CHRIST.  295 


72 


HYMN  72,  C.  M. 

Joy  of  Angels  at  the  Saviour'^s  Birth. 

^^"      1  W"mLE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by 
n  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 

<  The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
f  And  glory  shone  around. 

>"    2  "Fear  not,"  said  he, — ^for  mighty  dread 
mp  Had  seized  their  troubled  mind, — 

f  "  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring, 

To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 
Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  ; — 

mp     4  "  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 
To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 
p  And  in  a  manger  laid." 

<  5  Thus  spake  the  seraph — and  forthwith 
/  Appeared  a  shining  throng 

Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song: — 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
>  And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 

mf         Good- will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 
/  Begin,  and  never  cease  !" 

ri  q  HYMN  73,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

/  O  Oood  Tidings  of  great  Joy. 

f        1     A  NGELS !  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
i^  Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth ; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story, 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  : 
Come  and  worship — 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

mf     2  Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding. 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night ! 

God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  infant  light : 

Come  and  worship — 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


296  HYMN  Lxxiy. 


—  3  Sages  !  leave  your  contemplations — 
mf  Brighter  visions  beam  afar ; 

Seek  the  great  desire  of  nations ; 

Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star : 
Come  and  worship — 
f  Worship  Christ,  the  new-horn  King. 

>  4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 
m'p  Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear ! 
mf         Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 

In  his  temple  shall  appear : 
Come  and  worship — 
/  Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

'p        5  Sinners,  wrung  with  true  repentance. 
Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains ! 

—  Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 

<  Mercy  calls  you — break  your  chains : 
Come  and  worship — 

f  Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

YH  A  HYMN  74,  Us  and  10s. 

I  4tl  star  of  the  East. 

m       1  "DRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 
-L>        ing! 

>  Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid  ; 

—  Star  of  the  East! — the  horizon  adorning — 

>  Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

p        2  Cold  on  his  cradle,  the  dew-drops  are  shining ; 
Low  lies  his  head,  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 

>  Angels  adore  him,  in  slumber  reclining — 
m/  Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

dol     3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion. 
Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine  ? — 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

:     mp     4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation. 

Vainly  with  gold,  would  his  favor  secure  ; 

>  Richer,  by  far,  is  the  heart's  adoration, — 

p  Dearer  to  God,  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

—  5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning! 

>  Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 

—  St&r  of  the  east ! — the  horizon  adorning — 

<  Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


CHRIST.  297 


75 

mf» 


HYMN  75,  C.  M. 

The  Incarnation. 


AWAKE — awake  the  sacred  song 
To  our  incarnate  Lord ! 
Let  every  lieart,  and  every  tongue, 
Adore  th'  eternal  Word. 


len     2  That  awful  Word,  that  sovereign  Power, 
By  whom  the  worlds  were  made, — 

/  Oh !  happy  morn — illustrious  hour  ! — 

Was  once  in  flesh  arrayed. 

mf     3  Tlien  shone  almighty  power  and  love, 
In  all  their  glorious  forms, 
When  Jesus  left  his  throne  above, 
p  To  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 

4  To  dwell  with  misery  here  below, 
The  Saviour  left  the  skies, 
^   pp  And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  woe, 

<  That  worthless  man  might  rise. 

f        5  Adoring  angels  tuned  their  songs. 
To  hail  the  joyful  day ; 
With  rapture,  then,  let  human  tongues 
Their  grateful  homage  pay. 


76 


HYMN  76,  C.  M. 

The  Song  of  Angels. 

m       1    A  I^GELS  rejoiced  and  sweetly  sung 

-^  At  our  Redeemer's  birth  : 
/  Mortals !  awake ;  let  every  tongue 

Pj'oclaim  his  matchless  worth. 

2  Glory  to  God  who  dwells  on  high, 
And  sent  his  only  Son 
>  To  take  i  servant's  form,  and  die, 

I   p  For  evils  we  had  done ! 

I  >  3  Good-will  to  men  : — ye  fallen  race ! 

\  f"  Arise,  and  shout  for  joy  ; 

J  He  comes  with  rich,  abounding  grace 

J  >  To  save,  and  not  destroy. 

*  —      4  Lord !  send  the  gracious  tidings  forth, 

*  And  fill  the  world  with  light, 

I  That  Jew  and  Gentile,  through  the  earth, 

I  May  know  thy  saving  might. 


I    298  HYMNS  LXXVII,  LXXVIII. 

i    

\   p        5  Ye  poor  !  who  tremble  at  the  word, 


Distressed,  and  helpless  too,- 
<  Oh  !  come  and  welcome  to  the  Lord, 


i    m  For  he  was  born  for  you. 

\    riri  HYMN77,  L.  M, 

*       /    I  The.  Star  of  Bethleh, 


f 


\     — 


The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

W HEIST,  marshaled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
m  One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 

>  Can  fix  the  sinner^s  wandering  eye. 

<"    2  Hark!  hark! — to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 
From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 

<  But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, — 
mf  It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode, 
O  The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark,— 

<  The  ocean  yawned — and  rudely  blowed 

>  The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

p"      4:  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem ; — 

<  When  suddenly  a  star  arose, — 
mf  It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all ; 

>  It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease  ; 

—  And,  through  the  storm,  and  danger's  thrall, 

>  It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now  safely  moored — my  perils  o'er, 
mf  I  '11  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 

<  For  ever  and  for  evermore, 

/"  The  Star— the  Star  of  Bethlehem  I 


78 


HYMN  78,  C.  M. 

Christ''s  Comviission. 

mf     1  pOME,  happy  souls  !  approach  your  God, 
V  With  new  melodious  songs  ; 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love, 
p  That  pitied  dying  men, 

—  The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son, 

To  give  them  life  again. 


CHRIST.  299    i 


m/p     3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus  !  were  not  armed 
With  a  revenging  rod ; 

—  No  hard  commission  to  perform 

f  The  vengeance  of  a  God.  • 

p        4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  vras  mild, 
And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
mp         When  Christ,  on  the  kind  errand,  came, 

—  And  brought  salvation  down. 

mp     5  Here,  sinners  !  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry ; 
mf         Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
>  And  you  shall  never  die. 

p        6  See,  dearest  Lord !  our  willing  souls 

—  Accept  thine  offered  grace  ; 

f  We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 

And  give  the  Father  praise. 


79 

mf 


HYMN  79,  C.  M. 

ChrisVs  Compassion  to  the   Weak. 

1  "WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
' »     Of  our  High-Priest  above  ; 


mp 

p  His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 
wjj>  He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 

He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 

For  he  has  felt  the  same. 
—      3  But  spotless,  innocent,  and  pure. 

The  great  Redeemer  stood ; 
mf         While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 

And  did  resist  to  blood. 
>       4  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 
p  Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears ; 

♦  —  And,  in  his  measure,  feels  afresh 
I  What  every  member  bears. 

'  5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

*  <  His  mercy  and  his  power  ; 

\    mf         We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace, 
I    >  In  the  distressing  hour. 


80 


HYMN  80,  C.  M. 

Ood  glorified  in  the  Gospel, 

1  THE  Lord,  descending  from  above, 
i-  Invites  his  children  near ; 


300 

/  "While  power,  and  truth,  and  boundless  love, 

Display  their  glories  here. 

mf     2  Here,  in  thy  gospel's  wondrous  frame, 
*"  Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue  ; 
A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  name, 
Beyond  whate'er  they  knew. 

m       3  Thy  name  is  writ  in  fairest  lines, — 
Thy  wonders  here  we  trace  ; 
"Wisdom  through  all  the  mystery  shines, — • 
And  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 

4  The  law  its  best  obedience  owes 

To  our  incarnate  God ; 
And  thy  revenging  justice  shows 
Its  honors  in  his  blood. 

5  But  still  the  lustre  of  tliy  grace 

Our  warmer  thouglits  employs, 

<  Gilds  the  whole  scene  with  brighter  rays, 
mf  And  more  exalts  our  joys. 

81 

/"      1  TIE  lives — the  great  Pvedeemer  lives ! 
11  What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives! 

—  And  now,  before  his  Father  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merits  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice,  armed  witli  frowns,  appears: 
But,  in  tlie  Saviour's  lovely  face, 
^>         Sweet  mercy  smiles — and  all  is  peace. 

m'p     3  In  every  dark,  distressful  hour, 

<  When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power, 
>  Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart — 

'p  That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

—  4  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend  ! 

On  thee  our  humble  hopes  depend: 

<  Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
?/         For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 


m 


HYMN  81,  L.  M. 

Peace  and  Hope  through  ChrlsCs  Intercession. 


HYMN  82,  C.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Saviour. 


82 

/        1  AH !  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
V  My  dear  Redeemer's  praise ! 


4 


CHRIST.  301 


The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace ! 

mf     2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God ! 
Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

dol     3  Jesus — the  name  that  calms  my  fears, 

That  bids  my  sorrows  cease  ; 
<  'T  is  music  to  my  ravished  ears ; 

>  'T  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

mf     4:  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  pris'ner  free  ; 
—  His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 

His  blood  availed  for  me. 

5  Let  us  obey,  we  then  shall  know, 
/  Shall  feel  our  sins  forgiven  ; 

I  Anticipate  our  heaven  below, 

i    dol  And  own,  that  love  is  heaven. 


83 

mf 


HYMN  83,  L.  M. 

Hosannas  to  Christ, 


1  Tl^HAT  are  those  soul-reviving  strains, 
* '    That  echo  thus  from  Salem's  plains  ? 

\  <  What  anthems  loud,  and  louder  still, 

i  mf  Sweetly  resound  from  Zion's  hill  ? 

i  2  Lo !  't  is  an  infant  chorus  sings 

»  f  Hosanna  to  the  King  of  kings  : 

1  —  The  Saviour  comes,  and  babes  proclaim 

I  mf  Salvation,  sent  in  Jesus'  name. 

j  <  8  Nor  these  alone  their  voice  shall  raise, 

f  mf  For  we  will  join  this  song  of  praise  : 

i  <  Still  Israel's  children  forward  press, 

I  /  To  hail  the  Lord  their  righteousness. 

j  4  Proclaim  hosannas  loud  and  clear ; 

\  See  David's  Son  and  Lord  appear ! 

I  Glory  and  praise  on  earth  be  given, — 

!  ff  Hosanna  in  the  highest  heaven. 


84 


HYMN  84,  C.  M. 

Jesus,  my  Trust. 

dol     1    TESUS!  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
^   'T  is  music  to  mine  ear : 


26 


.^ 


302  HYM]^  LXXXV. 

<  Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud, 

/  That  earth  and  heaven  should  hear. 

mf"  2  Yes, — thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 
My  joy,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 
Jewels,  to  thee,  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

in       3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  thee  most  richly  meet ; 
dol         Not  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 

>  Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

dol     4  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart, 
And  sheds  its  fragrance  there ; — 
The  healing  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

/  5  I  '11  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name, 

>  With  my  last  lab'ring  breath  ; 

<  Then,  speechless,  clasp  thee  in  mine  arms, 
—  The  antidote  of  death. 


85 


HYMN  85,  C.  M. 

Ood,  reconciled  in  Christ, 


mp     1  TvEAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 
-L'  My  Jesus  and  my  God  ! 

—  AVho  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
>  Or  trifle  with  thy  blood? 

—  2  'T  is  by  the  merits  of  thy  death, 

The  Father  smiles  again  ; 
'T  is  by  thine  interceding  breath, 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see. 
My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

mf     4  But,  if  Immanuel's  face  appear. 
My  hope,  my  joy  begins; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

—  5  "While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 
And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast ; — 

I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery. 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 


CHRIST.  303 


86 


HYMN  86,  C.  P.  M. 

The  Excellency  of  Christ. 

1  AH !  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth,— 
v/  Oh !  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  iu  my  Saviour  shine  ; 
I  'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings. 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I  'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears. 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would,  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

3  Soon  the  delightful  day  will  come. 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face  ; 
Then,  with  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I  '11  spend — 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

HYMN  87,  C.  M. 

Christ)  the  living  Fountain. 

mp     1  THERE  is  a  fountain  fdled  with  blood, 
J-  Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb !  thy  precious  blood 
—  Shall  never  lose  its  power, 

<  Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 

>  Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

mp     4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 

<  Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 

>  And  shall  be,  till  I  die, 

/       5  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I  '11  sing  thy  power  to  save, 
p  When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 

pp  Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 


87 


304  HYMNS  LXXXVIII— XC. 

Q  Q  HYMN  88,  C.  M. 

CjO  Su7i  of  Righteousness. 

f        1  "piSE,  glorious  Sun!  supremely  bright, 

li  Diffuse  thy  rays  abroad ; 
>  Scatter  the  shades  of  gloomy  night, 

<  And  show  the  heavenly  road. 

2  With  healing  in  thy  wings,  arise 
On  this  dark  soul  of  mine  ; 
/  Oh !  pour  thy  glories  from  the  skies, 

And  give  me  life  divine. 

mp     3  Though  thorns  and  briers,  pits  and  snares. 
Beset  the  path  I  go, 

<  One  ray  of  thine  dispels  my  fears, 
—  And  guides  me  safely  through. 


HYMN  89,  S.  M. 

Christ,  suffering  for  our  Sins. 


89 

mp     1  T  IKE  sheep  we  went  astray, 

•Li  And  broke  the  fold  of  God, — 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way, 
But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour, 

When  God  our  wanderings  laid, 
<  And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour, 

—  Upon  the  Shepherd's  head ! 

771/     3  How  glorious  was  the  grace, 

—  When  Christ  sustained  the  stroke  ! 
mp         His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays, 

A  ransom  for  the  Hock. 

—  4  But  God  shall  raise  his  head, 

O'er  all  the  sons  of  men. 
And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seed, 
To  recompense  his  pain. 

mf     5  "  I  '11  give  him,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  A  portion  with  the  strong ; 
He  shall  possess  a  large  reward, 
And  hold  his  honors  long." 


HYMN  90,  L.  M. 

The  Teaching  of  Jesus. 


90 

dol     1  TTOW  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 
n  From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 


CHRIST.  305 


<  While  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
mf  And  joy  and  reverence  filled  the  place! 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  foll'wers'  way  ;  j 

>  Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke,  * 
/               UnveiHng  an  immortal  day.  \ 

mp     3  Come,  wanderers  !  to  my  Father's  home,  \ 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones !  and  rest : —  J 

—  Yes,  sacred  Teacher !  we  will  come, 

<  Obey,  and  be  for  ever  blest. 

p  4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust ! 

>  Pillars  of  earthly  pride  !  decay, 

<  A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
/  And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 


91 


•B.YJSS  91,  S.  M. 

Preserving  Qrace. 

1  TO  God,  the  only-wise, 
J-  Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints,  below  the  skies. 

Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'T  is  his  almighty  love, 
His  counsel  and  his  care, 

Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls. 
Unblemished  and  complete, 

Before  the  glory  of  his  face. 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne ; 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

6  To  our  Redeemer  God, 

Wisdom,  with  power,  belongs ; 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty. 
And  everlasting  songs. 

H7UN  92,  L.  M. 

Love  of  Christ. 

p        IT  WAS  a  traitor  doomed  to  die, 
J-  Bound  to  endure  eternal  pains ; 

26* 


92 


306  HYMNS  XOIII,  XCIV. 

When  Jesus  saw  me  from  on  liigh, 
<  Was  moved  by  love,  and  broke  my  cliains. 

p        2  Did  melting  pity  stoop  so  low, 

The  Lord  of  heaven  pour  out  his  blood, 
]  To  save  our  rebel-race  from  woe, 

\  And  be  our  advocate  with  God  ? 

\  <  3  Infinite  mercy  !  boundless  love  ! 

I  f  Stand  in  amaze,  ye  roUing  skies! 

I  —  The  Son  of  God,  his  grace  to  prove, 

i  p>  Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  groans,  and  dies  I 

I     Q  Q  HYMN  93,  S.  M. 

i      U  O  The  Light  of  the   World. 

\  P  ^  TTOW  heavy  is  the  night 

\  -tl  That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 

j  <  Till  Christ,  with  his  reviving  liglt, 

I  /  Over  our  souls  arise ! 

\   p  2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

i  To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven ; 

/  But,  in  his  righteousness  arrayed, 

>  We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

mp     3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways; 
—  His  hands  infected  nature  cure, 

With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 
To  hold  our  souls  in  vain ; 
mf         He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free. 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain. 

mp     5  Lord !  we  adore  thy  ways 

To  bring  us  near  to  God  ; 
O         Thy  sovereign  poAver,  thy  healing  grace, 
mp  And  thine  atoning  blood. 

Q  ^  HYMN  94,  C.  M. 

y4r  Sun  of  Riffhteounness. 

mf     1  /CHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies,— 
\J  Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness  !  arise, 
j  Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night: 

I  Day-spring  from  on  high !  be  near ; 

i  Day-star !  in  my  heart  appear. 


4- 


,  »«««««■..'< 

— —-^ ^ 

CHRIST.                              307 

mp 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

If  thy  light  is  hid  from  me  ; 

Joyless"  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see, — 

~"^ 

Till  they'inward  light  impart, — 

Peace  and  gladness  to  my  heart. 

mp 

3  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine. 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 

1    mf 

Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine  ! 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 

\    < 

More  and  more  thyself  display, 

f 

Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

\  95 

HYMN  95,  C.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

i  ^ 

1  pLUXGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
-L    We  wretched  sinners  lay. 

Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope. 

Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

j 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

I 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 

1  <" 

He  saw,  and — Oh  !  amazing  love ! — 

J  w/ 

He  ran  to  our  relief. 

/ 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above, 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 

mp 

Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 

\ 

And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

mf" 

4  Oh !  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break  ; 

And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 

The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

f" 

5  Angels !  assist  our  mighty  joys ; 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold ; 

But,  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 

His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 

96 

HYMN  96,  C.  M. 

Pearl  of  great  Price. 

mp 

1  VE  glittering  toys  of  earth  !  adieu ; 
-I    A  nobler  choice  be  mine  ; 

\    — 

1 

A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, — 

1 

A  treasure  all  divine. 

308  HYMNS  XOVII,  XCVIII. 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  flattering  baits  of  sense ! 

Inestimable  worth  appears, — 

The  pearl  of  price  immense. 

3  Should  both  the  Indies,  at  my  call, 

Their  boasted  stores  resign, 
With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all, 
For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 

4  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  possessed, 
<  I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 

mf  And  be  for  ever  blessed. 

mp     5  Dear  Sovereign  of  my  soul's  desires ! 
Thy  love  is  bliss  divine  ; 
Accept  the  praise  that  grace  inspires, 
Since  I  can  call  thee  mine. 


97 


HYMN  97,  C.  M. 

Christy  our  Support  in  Death. 

\  dol     1    TESUS  !  the  vision  of  thy  face 

\  ^   Hath  overpowering  charms  : 

I  Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 

j  While  in  the  Saviour's  arms. 

♦  2  And,  while  ye  hear  my  heart-strings  break, 
I  How  sweet  the  minutes  roll ! 

*  A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 
\    f  And  glory  in  my  soul. 


98 


HYMN  98,  L.  M. 

Christ,  our   Wisdom  and  our  Righteousness. 

\  j>        1  T)URIED  in  shadows  of  the  night, 

I  D  We  lie,  till  Christ  restores  the  light ; 

i  —  Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 

*  And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

J  p        2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drowned  in  tears, 
I  Till  his  atoning  blood  appears  ; 

i  mf         Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 

I  /  And  sing  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

i  —      3  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 

*  Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains ; 

j  mf         He  sets  the  pris'ners  free,  and  breaks 
\  The  iron  bondaace  from  our  necks. 


CHRIST.  309 


J)  4  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 

mf"       Grace,  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness  : 

<  Thou  art  our  mighty  All ; — and  we 

>  Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord !  to  thee. 

Q  Q  HYMN  99,  S.  M. 

«7  U  All   Things  in  Christ. 

mp     1  THOU  very-present  Aid  ! 
•*•   In  suffering  and  distress. 
The  mind,  which  still  on  thee  is  stayed, 
Is  kept  in  perfect  peace. 

2  The  soul,  hy  faith  reclined 
On  the  Redeemer's  breast, 
Mid  raging  storms,  exults  to  find 
An  everlasting  rest. 

p        3  Sorrow  and  fear  are  gone. 

Whene'er  thy  face  appears  ; 
It  stills  the  sighing  orphan's  moan, 

>  And  dries  the  widow's  tears. 

mp     4  It  hallows  every  cross, 

It  sweetly  comforts  me  ; 
It  makes  me  now  forget  my  loss. 
And  lose  myself  in  thee. 

m       5  Jesus,  to  whom  I  fly, 

Will  all  my  wishes  fill ; 
What  though  created  streams  are  dry? 
I  have  the  fountain  still. 

mp  6  Stripped  of  my  earthly  friends, 

—  I  find  them,  all  in  one, — 

<  And  peace,  and  joy  which  never  ends, 
mf  And  heaven,  in  Christ,  begun. 

^  r^p.  HYMN  100,  L.  M. 

lUU  The  Mercy  of  Qod  in  Christ. 

n       1  "VrOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men, 

-i^   Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear ; 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

0        2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  man  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son,  to  bear  our  load 
Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 


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310  HYMNS  CI,  OIL 


i  —       3  Sinners  !  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 
t  Trust  in  his  mighty  name  and  live ; 

*  mf         A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

i  His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

J 

i  -t  r^-t  HYMN  101,  L.  M. 

i  Jl\J  JL  Love  of  Christ  in  the  Heart. 

t  mp     1  /^OME,  dearest  Lord!  descend  and  dwell, 
\  \J  By  faith  and  love,  in  every  breast ; 

*  —  Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel, 
I  The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

I  mf     2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength ; 
I  Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 

I  And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length 

i  Of  thine  eternal  love  and  grace. 

J  3  Now  to  the  God,  whose  power  can  do 

I  More  than  our  thoughts  and  wishes  know, 

I  f  Be  everlasting  honors  done, 

t  By  all  the  church,  through  Christ,  tbe  Son. 


HYMN  102,  S.  M. 

Vital   Union  to  Ciirist, 


102 

mp     1  "HEAR  Saviour !  we  are  thine 
jJ  By  everlasting  bonds  ; 
Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign  ; 
Our  hearts  are  in  thy  hands. 

—      2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave, 
With  ever-growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
Oh !  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee,  our  head  ; 
Shall  form  us  to  thine  image  bright, 
That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 

mp  4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

J  From  these  abodes  of  clay ; 

i    —  But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side, 

♦     >  Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

i  —      5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 
[  Why  should  we  doubt  and  fear  ? 

t  If  he  in  heaven  hath  fixed  his  throne, 

i  He  '11  fix  his  members  there. 


r 


CHRIST.  311 


n 


♦  -t  riO  HYMN  103,  CM. 

j      1  U  t)  GocVs  Love  in  Christ. 

j  m       1  THE  Saviour ! — Oh !  what  endless  charms 
I  -L  Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound ! 

1  Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 

♦  >  And  spreads  sweet  peace  around. 

\  —  2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 

I  In  rich  effusion  flow, 

J  mp         For  guilty  rebels  lost  in  sin, 

i  p  And  doomed  to  endless  woe. 

*,  mf     8  Oh  !  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine, 
I  Of  bliss  a  boundless  store  ! 

\  aff         Dear  Saviour !  let  me  call  thee  mine ; 
I  I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

4  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 
Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall ; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  all ! 

1  p.  A  HYMN  104,  H.  M. 

i  Vyrx'  Mission  of  Christ. 

m       1   pOME,  every  pious  heart, 

V  That  loves  the  Saviour's  name ! 
Your  noblest  powers  exert, 

To  celebrate  his  fame ; 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below, 
The  debt  of  love  to  Lim  you  owe. 

mp     2  He  left  his  starry  crown. 

And  laid  his  robes  aside ; 

>  On  wings  of  love,  came  down, 

p  And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died  : 

What  he  endured,  no  tongue  can  tell. 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell. 

<  3  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose, — 
—  The  mansion  of  the  dead  ; 

<  And  thence  his  mighty  foes 
f  In  glorious  triumph  led  ; 

Up  through  the  sky  the  conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour  God. 

4  From  thence  he'll  quickly  come, —  ♦ 

His  chariot  will  not  stay, —  *, 


1    312  HYMNS  CV,  CVI. 


*  And  bear  our  spirits  home 

I  To  realms  of  endless  da}^ : 

J    dol  There  shall  we  see  his  lovely  face, 

*t  And  ever  be  in  his  embrace. 

* 

\     -I  r\  /=:  HYMN  105,  C.  M. 

J       LKjO  King  of  Saints. 

t    mf  1  pOME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviom-'s  name, 

*  V  And  joy  to  make  it  known  ! 

*  The  sovereign  of  yonr  hearts  proclaim, 
\    —  And  bow  before  the  throne. 

*  /  2  Behold  your  King,  your  Saviour,  crowned 
\  With  glories  all-divine  ; 

i  And  tell  the  v/ondering  nations  round, 

*  How  bright  these  glories  shine. 

*  mf  3  Infinite  power,  and  boundless  grace, 

*  In  him  unite  their  rays ; 

\  Ye  tliat  have  e'er  beheld  his  face  ! 

I  Can  ye  forbear  his  praise  ? 

I  4  AVhen,  in  his  earthly  courts,  we  view 

I  Tlie  beauties  of  our  King, 

\  "We  long  to  love  as  angels  do. 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

p  5  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain? 

<  Lord !  teach  our  songs  to  rise ; 

/  Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain. 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 


106 


HYMN  106,  C.  M. 

A  new  Song-  to  the  Lamb. 


f       1  "DEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
-D  Amidst  his  Father's  throne  ! 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 
And  songs,  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet. 
The  church  adore  around, 
Witli  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

mf     3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints, 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise : 
>  Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 

—  He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 


k  «.«««««««««  ««««««%»*« 


CHRIST.  318 


/"      4  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever,  on  thy  head. 

5  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 
Hast  set  the  pris'ners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

^r\ry  HYMN  107,  C.  M. 

X\J  I  Asking  the  Presence  of  Christ, 

m       1   riOME,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints  I 

y^  Our  humble  strains  attend, 
>  While,  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 

/  Low  at  thy  feet  we  bend. 

—  2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise  ! 

<  How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
mf  Mount  upward  to  the  skies ! 

wi       3  Come,  Lord !  thy  love  alone  can  raise 
In  us  the  heavenly  flame  ; 

<  Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 
mf  Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

<  4  Dear  Saviour!  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwelliugs  here, 
wf         Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

/        5  Then  shall  our  hearts  enraptured  say, — 
Come,  great  Redeemer  !  come. 
And  bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day. 
That  calls  thy  children  home. 

1  /^Q  HYMN  108,  L.  M. 

X  L/O       Divinity  of  Christ  proved  by  his  Miracles. 

mf"  1  1)EH0LD  !  the  blind  their  sight  receive ; 

1^  Behold  I  the  dead  awake  and  live ; 

The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
/"         Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

—  2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 

And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son  : 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause. 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 


314  HYMNS  CIX,  ex. 

3  He  dies — the  heavens  in  mourning  stood  !- 
f  He  rises  and  appears  a  God ; 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, — 
>  No  more  to  bleed — no  more  to  die ! 

mf  4:  Hence,  and  for  ever,  from  my  heart 
I  bid  ray  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 

—  And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 

Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

1  /-v  Q  HYMN  109,  L.  M. 

Jl  \JtJ  Christ,  our  Righteousness. 

J  7nf     1    TESUS  !  thy  robe  of  righteousness 
i  ^   My  beauty  is, — my  glorious  dress : 

I  f  Mid  flaming  worlds,  in  this  arrayed, 

I  With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head, 

\  <  2  When,  from  the  dust  of  death,  I  rise 

\  mf  To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 

\  —  E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, — 

\  >  "  Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

J  —  3  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 

\  m'p  When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years ; 

*  <  No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue  ; — 
\  mf  The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

*  4  Oh !  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice ; 

I  Now  bid  thy  banished  ones  rejoice ; 

Their  beauty  this — their  glorious  dress — 
/  Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

^     -I  -I  rv  HYMN  110,  L.  M. 

\      1  i  U  The  Example  of  Christ. 


110 

\    m       1  IIT Y  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord ! 
J  ITl  I  read  mv  dutv  in  thv  word : 


ead  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears. 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  tliy  Father's  will, 
Such  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 
I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  vict'ry  too. 


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CHRIST.  315 


t 


I  4  Be  then  my  -nattern  ; — make  me  bear 

\  More  of  thy  gracious  image  here ; 

Then  God,  the  judge,  shall  own  my  name, 
Among  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb. 

-|  -I  1  HYMN  111,  6s  and  4s. 

Ill  Worthy  the  Lamb. 

f"      1  r\  LORY  to  God  on  high ! 

VJ  Let  heaven  and  earth  reply — 

"  Praise  ye  his  name!" 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
mp         Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
/"  And  sing  for  evermore — 

"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 

2  Ye,  who  surround  the  throne ! 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  his  name : 
—  Ye,  who  have  felt  his  blood 

.     Sealing  your  peace  with  God ! 
Sound  his  dear  name  abroad,  = 
/"  "Worthy  the  Lamb!" 

3  Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race  ! 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless ; 

\  Praise  ye  his  name  : 

In  him  we  will  rejoice. 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
ff"         Shouting  with  heart  and  voice — 
"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 

*  —      4  Soon  must  we  change  our  place, 

*  <  Yet  will  we  never  cease 

♦  ff"  Praising  his  name  : 

j  To  him  our  songs  we  '11  bring, 

♦  Hail  him  our  gracious  King, 

*  And  through  all  ages  sing — 
\  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

j     1  1  Q  HYMN  U2,  C.  M. 

i      X  X  /W  Praise  from  Saints  and  Angels. 

I    /        1  /^OME,  let  US  join  our  cheerful  songs, 

♦  \J  With  angels  round  the  throne ; 

I  Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 

J  But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 
"To  be  exalted  thus!" 


316  HYMNS  CXIII,  OXIV. 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
m'p  "  For  he  was  slain  for  us !" 

—      3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honor  and  power  divine ; 

mf         And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord !  for  ever  thine. 

/       4  Let  all  who  dwell  above  the  sky, 
And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas. 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne. 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 


113 


HYMN  113,  L.  M. 

Blessing  and  Honor  to  the  Lamb. 


m       1  TyHAT  equal  honors  shall  we  bring 

n    To  thee,  O  Lord,  our  God,  the  Lamb ! 
When  all  the  notes,  that  angels  sing, 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 

mf     2  Worthy  is  he  who  once  was  slain, — 

>  The  Prince  of  peace,  who  groaned  and  died,- 
mf         Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign. 

At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

/        3  Honor  immortal  must  be  paid, 
—  Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn ; 

f  While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 

And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

4  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 

>  Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  I 
mf         Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 

/  And  every  creature  say, — Amen. 


HYMN  114,  C.  M. 

Love  to  Christ  desired. 


114 

dol     1  THOU  lovely  source  of  true  dehght, 
A   Whom  I  unseen  adore ! 
Unveil  thy  beauties  to  my  sight, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

mf     2  Thy  glory  o'er  creation  shines ; 
—  But,  in  thy  sacred  word, 


CHRIST.  317 


<  I  read  in  fairer,  brighter  lines, 
>  My  bleeding,  dying  Lord. 

^        3  'T  is  here,  whene'er  my  comforts  droop. 
And  sin  and  sorrow  rise, 

<  Thy  love,  with  cheering  beams  of  hope, 

—  My  fainting  heart  supplies. 

^        4  But  ah  !  too  soon  the  pleasing  scene 
Is  clouded  o'er  with  pain ; 
My  gloomy  fears  rise  dark  between, 
And  I  again  complain. 

mp  5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  light ! 

—  Oh  !  come  with  blissful  ray ; 

<  Break  radiant  tlirough  the  shades  of  night, 
mf  And  chase  my  fears  away. 

f       6  Then  shall  my  soul  with  rapture  trace 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  : 
But  the  full  glories  of  thy  face 
Are  only  known  above. 


115 


HYMN  115,  L.  M. 

Christy  our  High-Priest  and  King. 


\    m  1  \rOW  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 

I  1^    The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 

I  Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 

\    <  And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

I    mp  2  'T  was  he  that  cleansed  our  foulest  sins, 

I  And  washed  us  in  his  richest  blood ; 

I     <  'T  is  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 

j    >  And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

*    —  3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  priest, 

J  To  Jesus,  our  superior  king, 

\  Be  everlasting  power  confessed, 

<  And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

/  4  Behold  !  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 

And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move : 

p  Though  with  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once, 

—  Then  he  displays  his  pard'ning  love. 

mp  5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 

mf  While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day : 

Come,  Lord !  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariot  long  delay. 


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318  HYMNS  OX VI,  OX VII. 

1-1  n  HYMN  116,  8s  and  7s,  Peculiar. 

JL  0  Christ,  the  Lamb,  enthroned  and  worshiped. 

f"      1  TTARK! — ten  thous.and  harps  and  voices 
-tl  Sound  the  note  of  praise  above, 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices ; — 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love : 
See !  he  sits  on  yonder  throne ; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 
2  Jesus !  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 
All  above,  and  gives  it  worth  ; 
Lord  of  life !  thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers,  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earth : 
—  When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 

Lord !  we  own  it  love  divine. 
ff"     3  King  of  glory !  reign  for  ever — 
i  Thine  an  everlasting  crown ; 

I    mf         Nothing,  from  thy  love,  shall  sever 
J  Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own;- 

I  Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 

\  Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

*i    f"     4  Saviour  !  hasten  thine  appearing ; 
I  Bring — Oh  !  bring  the  glorious  day, 

\  Wlien,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

I  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away ; — 

I  Then,  with  golden  harps,  we  '11  sing, — 

iff"         "  Grlory,  glory  to  our  King." 


117 


HYMN  117,  8s  and  7s. 

Praise  to  God,  the  Saviour. 

mf     1  MIGHTY  God !  Avhile  angels  bless  thee, 
mp         i"   May  a  mortal  lisp  thy  name  ? 

—  Lord  of  men,  as  well  as  angels  ! 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme  : 
Lord  of  every  land  and  nation  ! 

Ancient  of  eternal  days ! 
mf         Sounded  through  the  wide  creation, 

Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 
/        2  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature,— 

Grand,  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; — 

—  For  the  wonders  of  creation, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought;- 
For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain, 


^., 


CHRIST. 


Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow  ; 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 


I> 

I  mf     3  For  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

\  >  Bright,  though  veiled  in  darkness  long;- 

I  mp  Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression  ; 

i  <  Who  can  sing  that  wondrous  song? 

I  mf  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory  ! 

I  >  Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie  ? 

I  mf  Break,  my  tongue !  such  guilty  silence, 

*  >  Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die  : — 

if       4  From  the  highest  throne  of  glory, 

,  >  To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe, 

I  mp  Came  to  ransom  guilty  captives  ! — 

I  f  Flow,  my  praise  !  for  ever  flow : 

I  Re-ascend,  immortal  Saviour ! 

I  X  Leave  tliy  footstool,  take  thy  throne ; 

*  <  Thence  return  and  reign  for  ever ; — 
\  f  Be  the  kingdom  all  thine  own ! 


118 


HYMN  118,  S.  M. 

Moses  and  Christ. 


1  THE  law  by  Moses  came  ; 

J-   But  peace  and  truth  and  love 
Were  brought  by  Christ,  a  nobler  name, 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God, 

Their  different  works  were  done ; 
Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood. 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then,  to  his  new  commands, 

Be  strict  obedience  paid  ; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands, 
The  sovereign  and  the  head. 

The  man,  who  durst  despise 
The  law  that  Moses  brought, — 

Behold !  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race, 
Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calK 

And  dare  resist  his  grace. 


320  OTMNS  OXIX,  CXX. 


119 


HYMN  U9,  C.  M. 

furious  Success  of  the  Oospel. 

m       1   riHRIST  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme ; 
\J  The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls,  enlightened  from  above, 

With  joy  receive  the  word ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savor  of  his  name 

Eestores  their  fainting  breath; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
p  To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 

—  4  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain. 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

•t  an  HYMN  120,  8s  and  7s. 

1  /CU  The  Light  of  the   World. 

mp     1  T  IGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
-L'  Borders  on  the  shades  of  death ! 

—  Come,  and,  by  thy  love  revealing, 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath  : 
The  new  heaven  and  earth's  Creator, 

<  In  our  deepest  darkness  rise, — 
mf         Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature, 

Pouring  eye-sight  on  our  eyes. 
m       2  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing  ; 
mf  Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 

<  Chasing  all  our  feai"s,  and  cheering 

>  Every  poor  benighted  heart : 

—  Come,  and  manifest  thy  favor 

>  To  the  ransomed,  helpless  race  ; 

<  Come,  thou  glorious  God  and  Saviour  I 
mf  Come,  and  bring  the  gospel  grace. 
mp  3  Save  us,  in  thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  mild,  pacific  Prince ! 

<  Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 

>  Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins  ; 

—  By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
mp  Every  burdened  soul  release ; 


CHRIST.  321 


Every  weary,  wandering  spirit, 
>  Guide  into  tliy  perfect  peace. 

1  Q 1  HYMN  121,  H.  M. 

X  /w  J.  Christ,  our  King. 

f"      1  "DEJOIOE !  the  Lord  is  King  !— 
J-l*  Your  God  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals !  give  tlianks,  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore : 
Lift  up  the  heart, — Hft  up  the  voice, — 

ff"         Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints!  rejoice. 

/        2  His  kingdom  cannot  fail ; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
Are  to  our  Jesus  given : 
Lift  up  the  heart, — lift  up  the  voice, — 
jf "         Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints !  rejoice, 

mf     3  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, — 
Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 

<  And  every  hosom  swell 
/  With  pure  seraphic  joy  : 

Lift  up  the  heart, — lift  up  the  voice, — 
^"         Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints !  rejoice. 

77i/     4  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope ; 

Jesus,  the  judge,  shall  come. 
And  take  his  servants  up 
To  their  eternal  home : 

<  We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice, 
^          The  trump  of  God  shall  sound, — Rejoice. 

1  QO  HYMN  122,  L.  M. 

X  /^/W  Gorf,  the  Son,  equal  with  the  Father, 

m       1  T)  RIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God ! 
7np         X)  Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat ; 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought. 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

/       2  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 

—  But  who,  among  the  sons  of  light, 

Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ? 

3  Yet  one  there  is,  of  human  frame, — 
Jesus,  arrayed  in  flesh  and  blood, — 


322  HYMNS  CXXIII,  CXXIV.  i 

Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim  # 

A  full  equality  with  God.  } 

mf  4  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams,  j 

Their  essence  is  for  ever  one,  ♦ 

Though  they  are  known  by  different  names,  j 

The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son.  J 

/      5  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ,  our  king,  j 

With  equal  honors  be  adored  ;  i 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sing,  | 

And  all  the  nations  own  him — ^Lord.  { 


HYMN  123,  12s. 

The  Voice  of  free  Orace. 


123 

mfl  HTHE  voice  of  free  grace  cries — "Escape  to  the 
A         mountain!" 
For  Adam's  lost  race,  Christ  hath  opened  a  fountain ; 
For  sin  and  uncleanness,  and  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely,  in  streams  of  salvation. 

CHORUS. 

J  ff     Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb!   he  hath  purchased  our 
J  pardon, 

I  We  '11  praise  him  again,  when  we  pass  over  Jordan, 

J    mp  2  Ye  souls  that  are   wounded !   Oh !   flee  to  the 
I  Saviour ; 

He  calls  you  in  mercy, — 't  is  infinite  favor ; 
<     Your  sins  are  increasing, — escape  to  the  moun- 
tain,—  [tain. 
—    His  blood  can  remove  them,  it  flows  from  the  foun- 
/    3  O  Jesus!  ride  onward,  triumpliantly  glorious. 
O'er  sin,  death  and  hell,  thou  art  more  than  victo- 
rious ; 
Thy  name  is  the  theme  of  the  great  congregation, 
I  ff     While  angels  and  saints  raise  the  shout  of  salvation. 
\    f    4  With  joy  shall  we  stand,  when  escaped  to  the  shore; 
j            With  harps  in  our  hands,  we  '11  praise  him  the  more ; 
I            We  '11  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  bank  of  the  river, 
I  ff     And  sing  of  salvation  for  ever  and  ever ! 

J     1  O  /I  HYMN  124,  C.  M. 


124 


Christ  precious. 


dol   1  TTO  W  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
Al  In  a  believer's  ear  I 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 


r 


CHRIST.  323 


t  2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

J  Aud  cahns  the  troubled  breast ; 

*  'T  is  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
J  >  And,  to  the  weary,  rest. 

J  m       3  Jesus  ! — my  shepherd,  husband,  friend, 
i  My  prophet,  priest,  and  king, 

I  My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end, — 

J  Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

*  mp     4  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

J  And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 

*  <  But,  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
i  mf  I  '11  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

\  5  Till  then,  I  would  thy  love  proclaim, 

J  With  every  fleeting  breath ; 

*  And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
\  Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

\  -I  Q  A  HYMN  125.  L.  M. 

*  L^O  Life  in  Christ. 

*  mp     1  YVfllWS  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 
i  ' »     And  tainting  hope  almost  expires, 

*  Jesus !  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, — 

J  To  thee  I  breathe  ni}^  soul's  desires. 

*  —      2  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 

i  Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure  ; 

*  His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives  ; 

*,  Here  let  me  build,  and  rest  secure. 

'  mf     3  Here  let  mj^  faith  unshaken  dwell, 
J  For  ever  firm  the  promise  stands ; 

*  Not  all  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell 

*  Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 


♦  m  4  Here,  O  my  soul !  thy  trust  repose  ; 

♦  If  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine, 

i  mf  Not  death  itself — that  last  of  foes — 

♦  —  Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 


HYMN  126,  L.  M 

Communion  with  Christ. 


\  126 

{    dol     1  AH!  that  I  could  for  ever  dwell, 
*  w  Delighted,  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 


Bell  old  the  form  I  love  so  well, 


♦  And  all  his  tender  words  repeat : — 


^%%'»^»<«%'»^  ^ 


!    324  HYMNS  CXXVII,  CXXVIII 

i 


2  The  world  shut  out  from  all  my  soul, 

And  heaven  brought  in  with  all  its  bliss 
Oh  !  is  there  aught,  from  pole  to  pole. 
One  moment,  to  compare  with  this  ? 

—  3  This  is  the  hidden  life  I  prize, — 

A  life  of  penitential  love ; 
"When  most  my  follies  I  despise, 
tnf  And  raise  my  highest  thoughts  above : 

mip     4  When  all  I  am,  I  clearly  see. 

And  freely  own,  with  deepest  shame; 

—  When  the  Redeemer's  love  to  me 
<  Kindles  within  a  deathless  flame. 

mf     5  Thus  would  I  live,  till  nature  fail, 
wp  And  all  my  former  sins  forsake  ; 

/  Then  rise  to  God,  within  the  veil, 

And  of  eternal  joys  partake. 


127 


HYMN  127,  L.  M. 

Christy  the  supreme  God  and  King. 

AROUND  the  Saviour's  lofty  throne. 
Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand  sing ; 
They  Avorship  him  as  God  alone, 


J  ff  And  crown  him — everlasting  Kin„. 

*  /        2  Approach,  ye  saints !  this  God  is  yours ; 

*  'T  is  Jesus,  fills  the  throne  above  : 
I                 Ye  cannot  want,  while  God  endures ; 
I                     Ye  cannot  fail,  while  God  is  love. 

J  8  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King ! 

*  To  thee  the  praise  of  heaven  belongs ; 
;  —           Yet,  smile  on  us,  who  fain  would  bring 

*  The  tribute  of  our  humble  songs, 

i  mp  4  Though  sin  defile  our  worship  here, 

\  <  We  hope  ere-long  thy  face  to  view  ; 

*  /  And,  when  our  souls  in  heaven  appear, 
\  We  '11  praise  thy  name  as  angels  do. 

i     1  OO  HYMN  128,  7s. 

Jesus,  the  Refuge. 

off     1    TESUS,  lover  of  my  soul ! 
^   Let  me  to  th}^  bosom  fly, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll. 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ; 


128 

aff     1 


^^'V^^^-V'*'^ 


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CHRIST.  325 


Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour !  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past ; 

Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 
Oh !  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none,  — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone  ; 
Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
\  All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed  ; 

t  All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 

I  Cover  my  defenceless  head, 

I  With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

*  —      3  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found,— 
;  Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 

i  Let  the  heahng  streams  abound, 

*  Make  and  keep  me  pure  within ; 

*  Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

J  Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  ; 

i    <  Spring  thoi^  up  within  my  heart, 

{    /  Rise  to  all  eternity. 

i     1  QQ  HYMN  129,  L.  M. 

i      X  y^Z/  Christ,  the  only  Refuge. 

t  aff     1  THOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
\  1   My  refuge,  my  almighty  Friend ! 

*t  And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 

{  On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

*  2  Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

*  A  Avretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
J                  Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 

*  One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford? 

*i  3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart, 

\  On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives  ; 

j  dol         Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart, 
J  Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

I  —      4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine  ; 

\  While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 

*  One  smile— one  blissful  smile  of  thine, — 
J  <              My  dearest  Lord !  outweighs  them  all. 


Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie, — 
Here  safety  dwells  and  peace  divine  ; 


28 


326      HYMNS  OXXX,  CXXXI. 

mf         Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
/  For  life — eternal  life — is  thine. 


130 


CM. 

Jesus^  seen  of  Angels. 

fi>      1  "DEYOND  the  glittering,  starry  skies, 
-O  Far  as  th'  eternal  hills. 
There,  in  the  boundless  worlds  of  hght, 
Our  dear  Redeemer  dwells. 

2  Legions  of  angels,  round  his  throne, 
In  countless  armies  shine  ; 
And  swell  his  praise  with  golden  harps. 
Attuned  to  songs  divine. 

8  *'  Hail,  glorious  Prince  of  peace !"  they  cry, 
"Whose  unexampled  love 
Moved  thee  to  quit  these  glorious  realms, 
And  royalties  above." 

4  Through  all  his  travels  here  below. 
They  did  his  steps  attend ; 
Oft  wondering  how,  or  where,  at  last, 
The  mystic  scene  would  end. 

>  5  They  saw  his  heart  transfixed  with  wounds, 

p  And  viewed  the  crimson  gore  ; 

<  They  saw  him  break  the  bars  of  death, 

—  Which  none  e'er  broke  before. 

f       C  They  brought  his  chariot  from  above, 

To  bear  him  to  his  throne  ; 
ff''         Clapped  their  triumphant  wings,  and  cried,- 

"The  glorious  work  is  done!" 


HYMN  131,  7s  and  68. 

Praise  to  the  Saviour, 


131 

/       1  TO  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour! 
A  My  heart  exulting  sings, 
Rejoicing  in  thy  favor, 

Almighty  King  of  kings ! 
I  '11  celebrate  thy  glory, 

With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  tell  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

dol    2  Soon  as  the  morn,  with  roses, 
Bedecks  the  dewy  east. 


CHRIST.  327 


And  when  the  sun  reposes 
Upon  the  ocean's  breast, 
mp         Mj  voice,  in  supplication, 

Well-please^,  .l^c  Lord  shall  hear  : 

Oh  !  grant  me  thy  salvation. 
And  to  my  soul  draw  near. 

mf     S  By  thee,  through  Hfe  supported, 
—  I  '11  pass  the  dangerous  road, 

<  With  heavenly  hosts  escorted, 

f  Up  to  thy  bright  abode ; 

Then  cast  my  crown  before  thee, 

And,  all  my  conflicts  o'er, 
Unceasingly  adore  thee : — 
What  could  an  angel  more  ? 


132 


HYMN  132,  L.  M. 

Olory  and  Grace  in  ChrisL 

i  f"     1  \rOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 

*  i*   Awake,  my  soul!  awake,  my  tongue! 
{                  Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name, 

♦  And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

i  2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, — 

The  brightest  image  of  liis  grace ! 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 
Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  Grace ! — 't  is  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name: 
Ye  angels  !  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 
Ye  heavens !  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

<  4  Oh  !  may  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
>  Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face, 

<  Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
f  And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

1  Q  Q  HYMN  133,  L.  M  . 

i  O  O  The  Presence  of  the  Saviour.  « 

mf     1  T  ORD  !  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace 

■^  Shines  through  the  beauties  of  thy  face. 
And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame ! 
•     Lord !  how  we  love  thy  charming  name ! 

2  When  I  can  say, — my  God  is  mine, — 
When  I  can  feel  thy  glories  shine. 


328     HYMNS  OXXXIV,  oxxxv. 

I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  great. 

3  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys 
Our  raptured  eyes  and  souls  employs, 
Here  we  could  sit,  and  gaze  away 

A  long,  an  everlasting  day. 

4  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  night, 
To  the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light ; 
Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

—  5  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
>  While  we  pass  through  this  barren  land, 

—  And  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 

<  A  glimpse  of  love — a  glimpse  of  thee. 

-to  A  HYMN  134,  a  M. 

X  Otp  Chribty  cur  Example. 

mp     1  T>EHOLD  I  where,  in  a  mortal  form, 
-i^  Appears  each  grace  divine : 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met. 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

mf     2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

<  To  give  the  mourner  joy, 

—  To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 

Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Mid  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 
p  He,  meek  and  patient,  stood  ;  ' 

His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life, 

—  Who  labored  for  their  good. 

p        4  When,  in  the  hour  of  deep  distress, 
Before  his  Father^s  throne, 
With  soul  resigned,  he  bowed,  and  said, — 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done !" 

—  5  Be  Christ  our  pattern,  and  our  guide, 
His  image  may  we  bear  ; 

Oh  !  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, — 
mf  His  joy  and  glory  share. 


HYMN  135,  C.  M. 

The  Gflory  of  Christ  in  Heaven, 


135 

mf     1  AH !  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
v/  The  glories  of  the  place. 


CHRIST.  329 


Where  Jesus  shedf  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 
dol  Sit  smiling  on  his  brow ; 

mf         And  all  tne  glorious  ranks  above, 

—  At  humble  distance,  bow. 

/       S  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise, 
Through  every  heavenly  street ; 
>  And  lay  their  heavenly  honors  down, 

p  Submissive,  at  his  feet. 

—  4  This  is  the  man,  th'  exalted  man, 

Whom  we,  unseen,  adore ; 
But,  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

mf     5  Lord !  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire. 

To  see  thy  blest  abode ; 
f  Our  tongues  rejoice,  in  tunes  of  praise 

—  To  our  incarnate  God. 


1  q  £?  HYMN  136,  H.  M. 

J.  O  D  Prophet^  Priest^  and  King. 

mf     1    TOIN  all  the  glorious  names 

^   Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore : — 

—  All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 

Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

mf     2  Great  Prophet  of  our  God ! 

Our  tongues  would  bless  thy  name ; 
By  thee  the  Joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came  ; — 
>    •      The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
mp         Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

3  Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 

Hath  shed  his  blood  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  needs 

No  sacrifice  beside : 
His  precious  blood  did  once  atone. 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

mf     4  0  thou  almighty  Lord, 

Our  Conqueror  and  our  King ! 

28* 


330        HYMNS  cxxxvn,  CXXXVIII. 

Thy  scoptre  and  tlij|sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace,  we  sing  ; 
>  Thine  is  the  power  ;  Oh  I  make  us  sit, 

mp         In  willing  bonds,  beneath  thy  feet. 

-t  qry  HYMN  137,  L.  M. 

JL  O  I  Loving-Kindness. 

f"      1    A  WAKE,  my  soul !  in  joyful  lays, 

J^  And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me ; — 
His  loving-kindness^ — Oh  !  how  free  I 

mp     2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  fall, 

—  Yet  loved  me  nctwitlistanding  all ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate ; — 
His  loving-kindness,— Oh  I  how  great  I 

mp     3  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 

<  Has  gathered  thick,  and  thundered  IobaJ, 

—  He  neai'  my  soul  has  always  stood ; — 
His  loving-kindness, — Oh  !  how  good ! 

mp     4  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale. 

Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  shall  fail ; 
Oh  I  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

/"     5  Then  let  me  mount,  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 


N' 


1  QQ  HYMN  138,  S.  M. 

A  OO  Christ,  our  Sacrifice. 

OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb^ 
Takes  all  our  sins  away  ;— 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

:     >       3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
p  On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 

While,  like  a  penitent,  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 


CHPwIST.  331 


4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  th'  accursed  tree, — 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

f       5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb,  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 


HYMN  139,  8s. 

The  Songs  of  Heaven, 


139 

/"      1  TTE  angels !  who  stand  round  the  throne, 
-L    And  view  my  Immanuel's  face, — 
.    In  rapturous  songs  make  him  known, 
X  Tune — tune  your  soft  harps  to  his  praise  : 

—  He  formed  you  the  spirits  you  are. 

So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good ; 

>  When  others  sunk  down  in  despair, 
mf  Confirmed  by  his  power,  ye  stood. 

2  Ye  saints  !  who  stand  nearer  than  they. 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, — 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display. 
And  all  his  rich  mercies  rei)eat : 

>  He  snatched  you  from  hell  and  the  grave, 
j9  He  ransomed  from  death  and  despair ; 

<  For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save, — 
/  Almighty  to  bring  you  safe  there. 

—  3  Oh!  when  will  the  moment  appear, 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  song  ? 
?wp         I  'm  weary  of  lingering  here. 

And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong : 
I  'm  fettered,  and  chained  here  in  clay, — 
I  struggle  and  pant  to  be  free  ; 

<  I  long  to  be  soaring  away, 

/  My  God  and  my  Saviour  to  see. 

4  I  long  to  put  on  my  attire, — 

Washed  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  ; 
I  long  to  be  one  of  your  choir. 

And  tune  ray  sweet  harp  to  his  name  ; 
I  long — Oh  !  I  long  to  be  there, 
m'p  Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu, 

mf         Your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share. 
To  wonder,  and  worship  with  you. 


HYMNS  OXL— CXLII. 


140 


HTUN  140,  H.  M. 

The  JVame  of  Christ  a  sweet  Savor. 

i  /        1  pRAISE  to  the  Lord  on  high, 
J  JT   Who  spreads  his  triumphs  wide ! 

I  dol         While  Jesus'  fragrant  name 
I  Is  breathed  on  every  side ; 

♦  Balmy  and  rich  the  odors  rise, 

t  f  And  fill  the  earth,  and  reach  the  skies. 

\  —      2  Ten  thousand  dying  souls 

J  Its  influence  feel,  and  live  ; 

i  Sweeter  than  vital  air 

I  The  incense  they  receive : 

j  <  They  breathe  anew,  and  rise  and  sing— 

♦  f  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  conquering  King, 

♦  mp     3  But  they,  who  scorn  the  grace 

That  brings  salvation  nigh. 

And  turn  away  their  face, 
j9  Must  faint,  and  fall,  and  die  : 

So  sad  a  doom,  ye  saints !  deplore, 
'P>         For  Oh  !  they  fall  to  rise  no  more. 


HYMN  141,  L.  M. 

Christ  present  with  his  People. 


141 

mp     1  TTOW  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile, 
-11  And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord ! 
Dear  Saviour  !  on  thy  people  smile, 
And  come,  according  to  thy  word. 
2  From  busy  scenes  we  now  retreat. 

That  we  may  here  converse  with  thee  ; 
All !  Lord  !  behold  us  at  thy  feet ; — 
Let  this  the  "  gate  of  heaven"  be. 

—  3  "  Chief  of  ten  thousand !"  now  appear. 

That  we  by  faith  may  see  thy  face : 

Oh  !  speak,  that  we  thy  voice  may  hear, 

And  let  thy  presence  fill  this  place. 

-i  AC)  HYMN  142,  CM. 

X  TT  /^  Excellency  of  Christ. 

dol     1  INFINITE  loveliness  is  thine, 

—  A  Thou  glorious  Prince  of  grace ! 
Thine  uncreated  beauties  shine, 

With  never-fading  rays. 
2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 
Come  bending  at  thy  feet ; 


4  ^  »%»»»■< 


CHRIST.  333 


To  thee  their  praj^ers  and  songs  ascend, 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Milhons  of  happy  spirits  Uve 

On  thine  exhaustless  store ; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  heaven  can  give  no  more. 

f        4  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy, — 
They  find  their  life  in  thee ; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ, 
Through  all  eternity. 

^  ^  q  HYMN  143,  L.  M. 

J.  TC'  O  JVoi  ashamed  of  Christ 

p        1    JESUS !  and  shall  it  ever  be — 

^    A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? — 
<  Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 

\  f  Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

\  p  2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ! — sooner  far 
I  Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 

I  <  He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine, 

I  >  O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

I   p        8  Ashamed  of  Jesus — that  dear  friend 
\  On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 

No  ; — when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, — 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  ? — yes,  I  may. 
When  I  've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, — 
iSTo  tear  to  wipe, — no  good  to  crave, — 

J  No  fears  to  quell, — no  soul  to  save. 

I    —  5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain^ 
I  Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain ! 

I    <  And  Oh  !  may  this  my  glory  be, — 

I  .  >  That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

i     ^   A  A  HYMN  144,  S.  M. 

i      i4ti4ti  Chrii)t''s  Mediation. 

if      1  "n  AISE  your  triumphant  songs 
Jl*  To  an  immortal  tune  ; 
\  Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 

\  Celestial  grace  has  done. 

\    m       2  Sing — how  eternal  love 
j  Its  chief  beloved  chose. 


334  HYMN  OXLV. 


And  bade  him  raise  our  ruined  race 

>  From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

m'p     3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

ISTo  terror  clothes  his  brow, 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'T  was  mercy  filled  the  throne, 
And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent,  with  pardons,  down 

>  To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

mf     5  Now,  sinners !  dry  your  tears ; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 
mp         Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

6  Lord !  we  obey  thy  call ; 
We  lay  an  humble  claim 
<  To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 

f  And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 


HYMN  145,  C.  M. 

Chief  among  ten  thousand. 


145 

dol     1  MAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthroned 
-^'J-  Upon  the  Saviour's  brow ; 

<  His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 
dol  His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 

mf     2  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare 
Among  the  sons  of  men ;     ^ 
Fairer  is  he,  than  all  the  fair 
Who  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

mp     8  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

<  And  flew  to  ray  relief ; 

mp         For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 

—  And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4  To  him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath. 
And  all  the  joys  I  have  ; 

<  He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 

>  And  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

—  5  To  heaven,  the  place  of  his  abode, 

>  He  brings  my  weary  feet ; 

f  Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 

And  makes  my  joys  complete. 


CHRIST.  335    I 


I  —  6  Since  from  thy  bounty  I  receive 

*f  Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 

j  <  Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 

i  —  Lord !  they  should  all  be  thine. 


HYMN  146,  C.  M. 

Love  of  Christ  celebrated. 


\   146 

,  j-'t      I  npo  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name, 
\  A  Awake  the  sacred  song ! 

i  Oh  !  may  his  love — immortal  flame — 

J  Tune  every  heart  and  tongue ! 

♦  2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ? 
'  What  mortal  tongue  display  ? 

♦  Imagination's  utmost  stretch, 

♦  >  In  wonder,  dies  away. 

I    mp     3  Dear  Lord  !  while  we  adoring  pay 

♦  Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 

I    mf         May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, — 
{    >  "  The  Saviour  died  for  me!" 

I  —  4  Oh  !  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

I  Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 

\  f  Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 

\  <  And  join  the  sacred  song. 

j     -i   AY^  HYMN  147,  6s  and  4s. 

♦  JL  TT  /  Christ.,  our  Covfidence. 

I    ^ff     1  M^  ^'^^^^^  looks  up  to  thee, 
I  -L'l  Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary  ! — 

♦  Saviour  divine ! 

J  Now  hear  me,  while  I  pray, 

♦  Take  all  my  guilt  away, 

J  Oh !  let  me,  from  this  day, 

\  Be  wholly  thine. 

{  2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 

I  Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

j  My  zeal  inspire ; 

\  As  thou  hast  died  for  me. 

Oh !  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, — 
mf  A  living  fire. 

mp     3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 
Be  thou  my  guide ; 


148 


336  HYMNS  OXLVIII,  CXLIX. 

Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 
From  thee  aside. 

4-  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream  • 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour !  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove  ; 

<  Oh  !  bear  me  safe  above, — 
nf  A  ransomed  soul. 

HYMN  148,  L.  M. 

Christ's  Sufferings  and  Olory, 

f      1  \rOW  for  a  tune  of  loft}^  praise 

-i-^   To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son ! 
Awake,  my  voice  !  in  heavenly  lays. 
Tell  the  loud  wonders  he  hath  done. 

2  Sing — how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light. 
And  the  briglit  robes  he  wore  above, — 
How  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight. 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 

^;         3  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death, 
Th'  almighty  captive  pris'ner  lay ; 

<  Th'  almighty  captive  left  the  earth, 
/"  And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

4  Among  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 
Jesus,  the  God,  exalted  reigns  ; 
His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues. 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains. 

-J  ^  Q  HYMN  149,  7s. 

i  4^  y  The  Rock  of  Ages. 

aff     1  "DOCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 

■lA)  Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ; 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  thy  wounded  side  that  flowed, 

Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure  ; 

Save  me.  Lord !  and  make  me  pure. 

\  2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 

#  Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 

I  This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 

\  Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone  : 


CHRIST.  337 


In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  tliy  cross  I  cling. 

While  I  draw  tliis  fleeting  breath, 

AViien  mine  eye-lids  close  in  death, 
mf         When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 

And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
aff         Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 


150 


HYMN  160,  C.  M. 

Christ,  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life. 

mii     1  THOU  art  the  Way ; — to  thee  alone 
J-   From  sin  and  death  we  flee ; 
And  he,  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord  !  in  thee. 

m       2  Thou  art  the  Truth ; — thy  word  alone 
True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind. 
And  purify  the  heart. 

<  3  Thou  art  the  Life ; — the  rending  tomb 
mf  Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm  ; 

And  those,  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
/  Not  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

—      4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  ;- 
Grant  us  to  know  that  Way, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 

<  Which  lead  to  endless  day. 


151 


HYMN  151,  L.  M. 

Christ,  the  Physician  of  the  Soul. 

1  TiEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made ; 
-L'  Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 

In  vain,  alas  !  is  nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  her  utmost  power. 

2  But  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found? 

And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh. 
To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly  ? 

3  There  is  a  great  physician  near; 

Look  up,  my  fainting  soul !  and  live ; 
See, — in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  help  as  nature  cannot  give. 

29 


338  HYMXS  CLII,  CLIII. 

4  See,^ — in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 

<  Life,  health,  and  bliss  abundant  flow 

mp  'T  is  only  that  dear  sacred  flood, 

>  Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  woe. 


152 


HYMN  162,  7s. 

Christ,  our  Example  in  Suffering. 

1  pO  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
VJ  Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power ! 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall, 
View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned ; 

Oh  !  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 

Oh !  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained  : 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss  ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calv'ry's  mournful  mountain  climb ; 
>  There — adoring  at  his  feet, 

—  Mark  that  miracle  of  Time — 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete : 
off         ''  It  is  finished" — hear  him  cry ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb. 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom ! 

Who  hath  taken  him  away  ? — 
<  Christ  is  risen — he  meets  our  eyes ; 

—  Saviour  !  teach  us  so  to  rise. 


< 


153 


HYMN  153,  L.  M. 

Gethsemane. 

^ff     1  'T  IS  midnight — and,  on  Olive's  brow, 

^   The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone  ; 
'Tis  midnight — in  the  garden  now 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  'T  is  midnight — and,  from  all  removed, 
Immanuel  wrestles  lone,  with  fears ; 
E'en  the  disciple  that  he  loved 
Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 


'  v'a****^*^*' 


i 


CHRIST.  339 


3  'T  is  midnight — and,  for  others'  guilt, 
The  man  of  sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  he,  who  hath  in  anguish  knelt. 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

<  4  'T  is  midnight — and,  from  ether-plains, 
/  Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know ; 

Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains, 
p>  That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe 

■t  p\A  HYMN  154,  8s  and  6s. 

1  C/4*  The  Oarden  of  Agony. 

aff     1  "nEYOND  where  Cedron's  waters  flow,- 
-D  Behold  the  suffering  Saviour  go. 

To  sad  Gethsemane ! 
His  countenance  is  all  divine. 
Yet  grief  appears  in  every  line. 

2  He  bows  beneath  the  sins  of  men, 
He  cries  to  God,  and  cries  again. 

In  sad  Gethsemane ; 
He  lifts  his  mournful  eyes  above — 
"  My  Father !  can  this  cup  remove  ?" 

3  With  gentle  resignation  still, 

•    He  yielded  to  his  Father's  will. 
In  sad  Gethsemane  ; — 
"  Behold  me  here,  thine  only  Son, 
And,  Father  !  let  thy  will  be  done." 

4  The  Father  heard, — and  angels  there 
Sustained  the  Son  of  God  in  prayer, 

In  sad  Gethsemane ; 
He  drank  the  dreadful  cup  of  pain  ; — 
f  Then  rose  to  life  and  joy  again. 

p        5  When  storms  of  sorrow  round  us  sweep, 
And  scenes  of  anguish  make  us  weep, 
To  sad  Gethsemane 

<  We  '11  look,  and  see  the  Saviour  there ; 
p  Then  humbly  bow,  like  him,  in  prayer. 

1  pr  ;r  HYMN  155,  C.  M. 

X.  tJKJ  Christ,  dying  on  the  Cross. 

off     1  "DEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 
■D  Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree  ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me ! 


340  HYMNS  CLVI,  CLVII. 

"        2  Hark !  how  he  groans,  while  nature  shakes, 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ! 
The  temple's  veil  asunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

"        3  'T  is  done  !  the  precious  ransom 's  paid ; 
"  Receive  my  soul !"  he  cries : 
See — how  he  bows  his  sacred  head! 
>  He  bows  his  head  and  dies! 

/       4  But  soon  he  '11  break  death's  iron  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine  ; 
aff         O  Lamb  of  God !   was  ever  pain. 

Was  ever  love,  like  thine? 


156 


HYMN  156,  L.  M. 

Christ  on  the  Cross. 


aff     1  ''P  IS  finished  ! — so  the  Saviour  cried, 

i-   And  meekly  bowed  his  head,  and  died ; 
'T  is  finished  !— yes,  the  race  is  run, 

<  The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won. 

aff     2  'T  is  finished ! — this,  his  dying  groan. 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone; 
Millions  shall  be  redeemed  from  death. 
By  this  his  last  expiring  breath. 

—      3  'T is  finished!— Heaven  is  reconciled, 

And  all  the  poAvers  of  darkness  spoiled : 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness,  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinfut  men. 

/        4  'Tis  finished ! — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round  : 

<  'T  is  finished ! — let  the  echo  fly,  [sky. 
ff          Through  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and 


157 


ff 


HYMN  157,  L.  M. 

Christ,  dying,  rising,  and  reigning. 

"E  dies! — the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ! 
Lo  !  Salem's  daughtei's  weep  around! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Here  's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  ; 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men ! 
/"  But, — lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see ! 

Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 


CHRIST.  341 


3  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  ; 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
ff"  And  shout  him — welcome  to  the  skies. 

/       4  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints !  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns ; 
Sing,— how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tyrant,  death,  in  chains. 

ff"  5  Say, — "  Live  for  ever  glorious  King ! 

f  Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save !" 

<  Then  ask, — "  O  death  !  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

/  And  where  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  ?" 


HYMN  158,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

The  expiring  Saviour, 


158 

<       1  TTARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
/  JLL  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 

See ! — it  rends  the  rocks  asunder — 

Shakes  the  earth — and  veils  the  sky  : 
p"  " It  is  finished!"— 

Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

mf     2  "  It  is  finished !" — Oh !  what  pleasure 
Do  these  charming  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure. 
Flow  to  us  through  Christ,  the  Lord : 

p  " It  is  finished!"— 

Saints  I  the  dying  words  record. 

/"     3  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs ! 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme : 
All  in  earth  and  heaven,  uniting. 

Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name : 
ff  Hallelujah  !— 

Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 

-|  rq  HYMN169,  L.  M. 

1.  tJtJ  Salvation  by  the  Cross, 

mp     1   MERE  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  God  I 
•tL  I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love, — 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 
Jesus ! — nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

—      2  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  hence, 
Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie ; 


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342  HYMNS  OLX,  CLXI. 

Eesolved, — for  that 's  my  last  defence, — 
>  If  I  must  perish,  here  to  die. 

mp     3  But  speak,  my  Lord  !  and  cahn  my  fear ; 

Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade  ? 
mf         Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 

Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

4  Yes,  I  'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim  ; 
/  Hosanna  to  my  Saviour  God, 

And  my  best  honors  to  his  name ! 


HYMN  160,  L.  M. 

ClirisCs  Passion. 


IGO 

aff     1  THE  morning  dawns  upon  the  place, 

-L    Where  Jesus  spent  the  night  in  prayer ; 
Through  yielding  glooms  behold  his  face ! 
Nor  form,  nor  comeliness  is  there. 

2  Brought  forth  to  judgujent,  noAV  he  stands 

Arraigned,  condemned,  at  Pilate's  bar; 

Here,  spurned  by  fierce  prfetorian  bands ; — 

There,  mocked  by  Herod's  men  of  war. 

3  He  bears  their  buffeting  and  scorn. 

Mock  homage  of  the  lij),  the  knee, — 
The  purple  rol3e,  the  crown  of  thorn, — 
The  scourge,  the  nail,  th'  accursed  tree. 

4  No  guile  within  his  mouth  is  found, 

He  neither  threatens  nor  complains  ; 
Meek,  as  a  lamb  for  slaughter  bound, — 
Dumb,  mid  his  murderers  he  remains. 

mf"  5  But  hark  !  he  prays ; — 't  is  for  his  foes  ; 

He  speaks  ; — 't  is  comfort  to  his  friends  ; 
Answers, — and  paradise  bestows  ; 
p  He  bows  his  head  ; — the  contiict  ends. 

mp     6  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  God — 

Though  in  a  servant's  mean  disguise : 
And,  bruised  beneath  the  Father's  rod, 
>  Not  for  himself, — for  man  he  dies. 

mHYMN  161,  L.  M. 
j3  dying  Saviour. 

aff     1  CTRETCHED  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies  I 
^  Hark!  his  expiring  groans  arise  : 


CHRIST.  343 


See — from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Fast  flows  the  sacred  crimson  tide ! 

2  But  Hfe  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound : 
The  vital  stream, — how  free  it  flows, 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel-foes! 

3  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

4:  Come,  dearest  L»rd  !  thy  grace  impart 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart ; 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move, 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 


162 

m       1 


HYMN  163,  L.  M. 

Love  inscribed  on  the  Cross. 

WE  sing  the  praise  of  him  who  died — 
Of  him  who  died  upon  the  cross  : 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride, 
For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 

2  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see, 

In  shining  letters, — "  God  is  Love  :" 
mp         He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree. 

He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3  The  cross  ! — it  takes  our  guilt  away, 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 

It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day. 

And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup. 

mf     4:  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fight ; 
It  takes  its  terrors  from  the  grave. 
And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light. 

dol     5  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love  ; 
'Tis  all  that  sinners  Avant  below, 
wf  'Tis  all  that  angels  know  above. 

1  £.  Q  HYMN  163,  L.  M.,  Double. 

J.  O  O  Contrition  on  the  Cross. 

aff     1  T? AST  flow,  my  tears !  the  cause  is  great ; 
-T   This  tribute  claims  an  injured  friend ; — 


^^ 


344  HYMN  OLXIV. 


One  whom  I  long  pursued  with  hate, 

While  he  would  love  nie  to  the  end : 
When  justice  frowned  above  my  head, 
And  death  its  terrors  round  me  spread, 
He  interposed,  the  wounds  he  bore, 
And  bade  me  live  to  die  no  more. 

2  Fast  flow,  my  tears !  yet  faster  flow ! 

Streams  copious  as  yon  purple  tide : 
Who  was  it  gave  the  deadly  blow  ? 

Who  urged  the  hand  that  pierced  his  side  ? 
My  soul !  thy  victim  here  behold. 
What  pangs,  what  agonies  untold, 
While  justice,  armed  with  power  divine, 
Pours  on  his  head  what 's  due  to  thine ! 

3  Fast  and  yet  faster  flow,  mj  tears  ! 

ISTow  break  this  heart,  and  drown  these  eyes  ;- 
His  visage  marred  toward  heaven  he  rears. 

And,  pleading  for  his  murderers,  dies ! 
My  grief  no  measure  knows,  nor  end, 
m  Till  he  appears  tlie  sinner's  Friend, 

<  And  gives  me,  in  some  happy  hour, 

/  To  feel  the  risen  Saviour's  power. 


HYMN  164,  L.  M. 

Christ  crucified,  the   Wisdom  and  Power  of  Ood. 


164 

m       1  "VTATURE  with  open  volume  stands, 

1^     To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad ; 
And  every  labor  of  his  hands 

Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But,  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man. 
His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines ; 

mp         Here,  on  the  cross,  't  is  fairest  drawn, 
p  In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  Oh !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross. 
Where  Christ,  the  Saviour,  loved  and  died 

Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws. 

From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

i    mf     4  I  would  for  ever  speak  his  name. 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown ; 
With  angels  join  to  yjraise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 


CHRIST.  345 


1  />  yr  HYMN  165,  L.  M. 

±  0  C/  Crucifixion  to  the   IVorld. 

aff     1  lirHEN"  I  sui-vey  the  wondrous  cross, 
' '    On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord!  that  I  should  boast. 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See, — from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

mf     4  "Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love,  so  amazing,  so  divine. 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

-inn  HYMN  166,  L.  M. 

1  D  0  The  Hidings  of  the  Father's  Face. 

aff     1  "PROM  Calvary  a  cry  was  heard — 
-T    A  bitter  and  heart-rending  cry  : 
My  Saviour !  every  mournful  word 
Bespeaks  thy  soul's  deep  agony. 

2  A  horror  of  great  darkness  fell 

On  thee,  thou  spotless,  holy  One ! 
And  all  tlie  swarming  hosts  of  hell 
Conspired  to  tempt  God's  only  Son. 

3  The  scourge,  the  thorns,  the  deep  disgrace, — 

These  thou  could'st  bear,  nor  once  repine ; 
But,  when  Jehovah  veiled  his  face, 
Unutterable  pangs  were  thine. 

<       4  Let  the  dumb  world  its  silence  break  1 
/  Let  pealing  anthems  rend  the  sky ! 

Awake,  my  sluggish  soul !  awake  I 
>  He  died,  that  we  might  never  die. 

p        5  Lord !  on  thy  cross  I  fix  mine  eye ; 
If  e'er  I  lose  its  strong  control. 
Oh  !  let  that  dying,  piercing  cry, 
Melt  and  reclaim  my  wandering  soul. 


346  HYMNS  CLXVir,  OLXVIII. 

1  fiT  HYMN  167,  S.  M. 

JL  v)  I  Redcvifi/ioii  completed. 

mf   1  "THE  Lord  is  risen  indeed!"— 
J-   Then  is  his  work  performed  ; 
The  mighty  captive  now  is  freed, 
And  death,  om*  foe,  disarmed. 
2  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed !" — 
He  lives  to  die  no  more  ; 
>  He  Uves,  the  sinner's  cause  to  plead, 

p  Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

f"      3  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !" — 
Then  hell  has  lost  his  prey  : 
"With  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  seed, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

4  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !" — 

Attending  angels !  hear  ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  wake  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord ; 
ff'  Join,  all  ye  bright,  celestial  choirs  I 

To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

In  Q  HYMN  168,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

U  O  Christ  triumphant. 

mf"    1  pOME,  ye  saints  !  look  here  and  wonder; 
yj  See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay ; 
He  has  burst  the  bands  asunder, — 
He  has  borne  our  sins  away : 
/"'  Joyful  tidings ! — 

Yes,  the  Lord  is  risen  to  day. 
2  Jesus  triumphs ! — sing  ye  praises ; — 
'T  was  by  death  he  overcame: 
Thus  the  Lord  his  glory  raises ; — 

Thus  he  fills  his  foes  with  shame : 
Sing  ye  praises — 

Praises  to  the  victor's  name. 
ff"      3  Jesus  triumphs ! — countless  legions 

Come  from  heaven,  to  meet  their  King ; 
Soon,  in  yonder  happy  regions, 

They  shall  join  his  praise  to  sing : 
Songs  eternal 

Shall  through  heaven's  high  arches  ring. 


CHRIST.  347 


-I  f*(\  HYMN  169,  7s. 

X  0  «7  Cfu-ist^s  Ascension. 

/"      1  IT  AIL  the  day,  which  sees  him  rise 
Jl  Glorious  to  his  native  skies ! 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Enters  now  the  gates  of  heaven. 

2  There  the  glorious  triumph  waits : — 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ! 

Christ  hath  vanquished  death  and  sin : — 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in. 

3  See, — high  heaven  its  Lord  receives ; — 

—  Yet  he  loves  the  earth  he  leaves : 
Though  returning  to  his  throne, 
Still  he  calls  mankind  his  own. 

4  Still  for  us  he  intercedes  ; 

His  prevailing  death  he  pleads ; 

<  i^ear  himself  prepares  our  place, — 
m/         Great  Forerunner  of  our  race, 

—  5  What  though  parted  from  our  sight 

<  Far  above  yon  starry  height  ? 
mf  May  our  warm  aifections  rise, 
/  FoU'wing  him  beyond  the  skies. 


170 


HYMN  170,  C.  L.  M. 

Our  risen  Lord. 


t    mp     1   TTOW  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn, 
J  H  That  gilds  the  sacred  tomb, 

]  Where  once  the  Crucified  was  borne, 

I    >  And  veiled  in  midnight  gloom ! 

i    <  Oh  !  weep  no  more  the  Saviour  slain  ; 

/  The  Lord  is  risen — he  lives  again. 

mp     2  Ye  mourning  saints !  dry  every  tear 
For  your  departed  Lord ; 
"  Behold  the  place — he  is  not  there," 
The  tomb  is  all  unbarred : 

<  The  gates  of  death  were  closed  in  vain ; 
mf         The  Lord  is  risen — he  lives  again. 

—      3  Now  cheerful  to  the  house  of  prayer 
Your  early  footsteps  bend. 

The  Saviour  will  himself  be  there, 
Your  advocate  and  friend : 

Once  by  the  law  your  hopes  were  slain, 

<  But  now  in  Christ  ye  live  again. 


j    348  HYMNS  CLXXI,  CLXXII. 

I  mp  4  How  tranquil  now  the  rising  day  ! 

i  —  'T  is  Jesus  still  appears, 

*  mf  A  risen  Lord,  lo  chase  away 
I  Your  unbelieving  fears  : 

*  mp  Oh !  weep  no  more  your  comforts  slain ; 
J  <  The  Lord  is  risen— he  lives  again. 

*  >       5  And,  when  the  shades  of  evening  fall, 
i    mp  When  life's  last  hour  draws  nigh, 

*i  —  If  Jesus  shine  upon  the  soul, 

\  How  blissful  then  to  die ! 

*  Since  he  has  risen  who  once  was  slain, 
I  <          Ye  die  in  Christ  to  live  again. 

**     1  ry  -.  HYMN  171,  7s. 

X   I    i  Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ. 

mf"    1    A  NGELS !  roll  the  rock  away ; 

ii  Death  !  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey ; 
See !  the  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

/"      2  Hark  !  the  wondering  angels  raise 
Louder  notes  of  joyful  praise  ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  with  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Now,  ye  saints !  lift  up  your  eyes, 
See  him  high  in  glory  rise ! 
Hosts  of  angels,  on  the  road, 
Hail  him — the  incarnate  God. 

4  Heaven  unfolds  its  portals  wide. 
See  the  Conqueror  through  them  ride  ! 
King  of  glory  !  mount  thy  throne, — 
Boundless  empire  is  thine  own. 

ff"      5  Praise  him,  ye  celestial  choirs ! 

Tune,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres  ; 
Raise,  O  earth  !  your  noblest  songs. 
From  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues. 


172 


HYMN  172,  L.  M. 

The  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

mp     1  '•'  p01\[E,  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay  !" 
V  For  he  hath  left  his  gloomy  bed  ;— 
What  angel  rolled  the  stone  away? 
What  spirit  brought  him  from  the  dead ' 


CHRIST.  ^49 


j  /  2  By  his  omnipotence  he  rose, 

^  By  his  own  Spirit  hved  again ; 

{  To  crush  for  ever  all  his  foes, — 

*  >  To  raise  for  ever  mined  men. 

\  —  3  They,  who  his  image  here  partake, — 

i  p  Though  long  in  dust  their  flesh  consnme,- 

♦  <  Shall  sleep  in  Jesus,  and  awake 

{  >  To  life  eternal,  from  the  tomb. 


173 


HYMN  173,  78. 

The  Resurrection. 


174 


I  '"/     1  MORNING  breaks  upon  the  tomb, 
I  Jl  Jesus  scatters  all  its  gloom  ; 

♦  2?  Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies,— 
{  See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise  ! 

i  —      2  Ye,  who  are  of  death  afraid, 
{  Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade ; 

J  <  Drive  your  anxious  cares  away  ; 

}  >  See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay ! 

\  mf     3  Christian  !  dry  your  flowing  tears, 
}  Chase  your  unbelieving  fears  ; 

J  >  Look  on  his  deserted  grave  ; 

\  mf         Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save. 

HYMN  174,  H.  M. 

Jesus  rising  and  reigning, 

\  f"       1  VES,  the  Redeemer  rose  ; 
{  J-    The  Saviour  left  the  dead  ; 

♦  And,  o'er  our  hellish  foes, 

♦  High  raised  his  conquering  head  : 

♦  In  wild  dismay, 

\  The  guards  around 

{  mp  Fall  to  the  ground, 

\  2^  -^"^^  sink  away. 

\  mf     2,  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 
{  In  full  assembly  meet, 

J  <  To  wait  his  high  commands, 

I  And  worship  at  his  feet : 

I  /  Joyful  they  come, 

I  And  wing  their  way, 

I  From  realms  of  day. 

To  Jesus'  tomb. 


i 


9^ 


350  HYMN  OLXXV. 

/"      3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly, 
The  joyful  news  to  bear  : 

Hark!  as  they  soar  ou  liigh, 
What  music  fills  the  air  1 

Their  antheuis  say, — 
"  Jesus,  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead ; — 

He  rose  to-day." 

"        4  Ye  mortals !  catch  the  sound,— 

Redeemed  by  him  from  hell ; 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe,  on  which  you  dwell ; 
Transported,  cry, — 

"  Jesus,  who  bled, 

Hath  left  the  dead, 
No  more  to  die." 

jf "     5  All  hail !  triumphant  Lord ! 

Who  sav'st  us  with  thy  blood : 
Wide  be  thy  name  adored, 

Thou  rising,  reigning  God  ! 
With  tliee  we  rise. 

With  thee  we  reign, 

And  empires  gain, 
Beyond  the  skies. 


HYMN  175,  8s  and  7s. 

Love  divine. 


175 

<  IT  OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, — 
mf         Li  Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down  I 
—  Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling. 

All  thy  taithful  mercies  crown  ; 
mp         Jesus !  thou  art  all  compassion. 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 

<  Visit  us  with  tliy  salvation, 
>  Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

mp     2  Breathe,— Oh  !  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit 
Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all  thy  grace  inherit, 

liCt  us  find  thy  promised  rest : 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 
p  Take  our  load  of  guilt  away  ; 

<  End  the  work  of  thy  beginning, —  i 
*    f               Bring  us  to  eternal  day.  ^ 


CHRIST.  351 


—      3  Carry  on  thy  new  creation, 
Pure  and  holy  may  we  be ; 

<  Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation, 
mf  Perfectly  secured  by  thee ; 

Change  from  glory  into  glory, 

<  Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

/  Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


176 


HYMN  176,  H.  M. 

The  Cross  celebrated. 


\  f"      1   TTE  saints!  your  music  bring, 
I  -I    And  swell  the  rapturous  sound  ; 

\  Strike  every  trembling  string, 

J  Till  earth  and  heaven  resound  : 

I  The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing, — 

\  Awake,  ye  saints !  each  joyful  string. 

I  2  The  cross — the  cross  alone — 

\  Subdued  the  powers  of  hell : 

Like  lightning  from  his  throne. 
The  prince  of  darkness  fell : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing, — 
Awake,  ye  saints  !  each  joyful  string. 

—  3  The  hand  of  wrath  is  stayed. 

In  its  pursuit  of  blood  ; 
The  cross  our  debt  has  paid, 
And  made  our  peace  with  God : 

<  The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing, — 
/"          Awake,  ye  saints !  each  joyful  string. 

—  4  The  cross  hath  power  to  save. 

From  all  the  foes  that  rise  ; 
The  cross  hath  made  the  grave 
A  passage  to  the  skies , 

<  Angels  and  saints  its  power  shall  sing, 
ff           Till  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring. 


177 

mp     1 


HYMN  177,  L.  M. 

The  Resurrection  of  Christ. 


WHEN  I  the  holy  grave  survey. 
Where  once  my  Saviour  deigned  to  lie, 
—  I  see  fulfilled  what  prophets  say, 

mf  And  all  the  power  of  death  defy. 

2  This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim. 

How  weak  the  bands  of  conquered  death  ;■ 


352  HYMN  CLXXVIII. 

<  Sweo.t  pledge  that  all  who  trust  his  name 

f  Shall  rise,  and  draw  immortal  breath. 

Twp     3  Jesus,  once  numbered  with  the  dead, 

*  Unseals  his  eyes,  to  sleep  no  more  ; 
*t    <          And  ever  lives  their  cause  to  plead, 

■  ♦    >  For  whom  the  pains  of  death  he  bore. 

*  /  '  4  Thy  risen  Lord,  my  soul !  behold ; 
*t  See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears! 

I  Thou  too  shalt  bear  a  harjf  of  gold, — 

\  A  crown  of  joy,  when  he  appears. 

J  aff     5  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

I  Yet,  gracious  God  !  thou  wilt  not  leave 

\  My  flesh  for  ever  with  the  dead, 

j  Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

\     -1*70  HYMN  178,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

\      i    /  O  Coronation  of  the  King  of  kings. 

»    f"      1  T  OOK,  ye  saints !  the  sight  is  glorious  ; 

I  jL^  See  the  man  of  sorrows  now, 

[  From  the  fight  returned  victorious  ;  — 

Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow : 
ff"         Crown  him — crown  him! — 

Crowns  become  the  victor's  brow. 

/"     2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels  !  crown  him ; 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings : 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 

While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings : 
ff"         Crown  him — crown  him ! — 

Crown  the  Saviour,  King  of  kings. 

—  3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, — 
Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim  ; 

]  f"  Saints  and  angels !  crowd  around  him, 

j  Own  his  title,  praise  his  name : 

J   ff'  Crown  him — crown  him! — 

\  Spread  abroad  the  victor's  fame. 
t 

't  4  Hark  !  those  bursts  of  acclamation ! 

\  Hark !  those  loud  triumphant  chords ! 

*  Jesus  takes  the  highest  station  ; — 
i  Oh !  what  joy  the  sight  affords  I 
J  Crown  him — crown  him, — 

King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords ! 


CHRIST.  358 


-.  1^  Q  HYMN  179,  S.  M. 

3.   I  %J  Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

f"      1    A  WAKE,  and  sing  tlie  song 
-tx  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake,  every  heart  and  every  tongue ! 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

—  2  Sing  of  his  dying  love  ; 

<  Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 
Sing — how  lie  intercedes  above 

>  For  Ijiose  whose  sins  he  bore. 

<  3  Ye  pilgrims !  on  the  road 

To  Zion's  city,  sing  ! 
mf         Rejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, — 
In  Christ,  th'  eternal  king. 

—  4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, — 

"  Ye  blessed  children  !  come  ;" 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 

>  And  take  his  wanderers  home. 

/        5  There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 
His  endhss  praise  proclaim  ; 

<  And  sweet  or  voices  tune  the  song 
/  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 


1  r^r\  HYMN  180,  C.  M. 

xOv_/  Reigning  with  Christ. 

>       1  'PHE  head,  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns, 
<  J-   Is  crowned  with  glory  now; 

/  A  royal  diadem  adorns 

The  mighty  victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 
Is  his,  by  sovereign  right ; 
I  The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 

I  He  reigns  in  glory  bright : — 

I  mf     3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 
\  The  joy  of  all  below, 

\  —  To  whom  he  manifests  his  love, 

I  And  grants  his  name  to  know. 

\  4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

I  With  all  its  grace,  is  given ; 

J  <  Their  name, — an  everlasting  name ; 

j  /  Their  joy, — the  joy  of  heaven. 


H^' 


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354  HYMNS  CLXXXI,  CLXXXII. 

—  5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 
mf  They  reign  with  him  above  ; 

—  Their  profit  and  their  joy — to  know 
The  mystery  of  his  love. 

<  6  The  cross  he  bore  is  hfe  and  health, — 
mfp  Though  shame  and  death  to  him  ; 

<  His  people's  hope,  his  people's  wealth, 
mf  Their  everlasting  theme. 


181 


HYMN  181,  S.  M.        ^ 

Christ  unseen^  yet  beloved. 

m       1  \rOT  with  our  mortal  eyes 

-L^    Have  we  beheld  the  Lord  ; 

Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name. 

And  love  him  in  his  word. 

2  On  earth,  we  want  the  sight 

Of  our  Redeemer's  face ; 
Y'et,  Lord !  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3  And,  when  we  taste  thy  love, 
<  Our  joys  divinely  grow 

mf         Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 


182 


HYMN  182,  C.  M. 

Access  to  Ood  by  Christ. 

mf     1  pOME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
v7  Up  to  the  courts  above. 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there, 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

mp     2  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood, 
That  calmed  his  frowning  face, — 

<  That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne, 
—  And  turned  the  wrath  to  grace. 

3  Ifow  we  may  bow  before  his  feet, 
And  venture  near  the  Lord  ; 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double-flaming  sword. 

<  4  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 
mf  Are  opened  by  the  Son  ; 

/  High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 

And  reach  th'  almighty  throne. 


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CHRIST.  355 


5  To  thee^n  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 
Great  Advocate  on  high  ! 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King 

>  Who  laj's  his  fury  by. 

1  Q  q  HYMN  183,  L.  M. 

1  O  O  The  good  Shepherd. 

dol     1  'PHOU!  whom  my  soul  admires  above 
J-   All  earthly  joy,  and  earthly  love, — 
Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd !  let  me  know — 
Where  do  thy  sweetest  pastures  grow  ? 

2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock. 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  flock  ? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep — 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 

3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear,  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, — 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

4  Tiie  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see  ; 
Thy  sweetest  ])astures  here  they  be ; 
A  wondrous  feast  thy  love  prepares, 

>  Bought  with  thy  wounds,  and  groans,  and  tears. 
mp     5  His  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 

And  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood: 
<  Here  to  these  hills  my  soul  will  come, 

mf         Till  my  beloved  leads  me  home. 

1  Q  ^  HYMN  184,  L.  M. 

1  04tl  Worthy  the  Lamb. 

mf     1  WOPwTHY  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway,— 
' '    In  earth  and  heaven,  the  Lord  of  all! 
Let  all  the  powers  of  earth  obey, 
And  low  before  his  footstool  fall. 
/"      2  Hip-lier — still  higher,  swell  the  strain  ; 
Creation's  voice  the  note  prolong! 
Jesus,  the  Lamb,  shall  ever  reign : — 
ff  Let  hallelujahs  croAvn  the  song. 

1  Q  r  HYMN  185,  6s  and  4s. 

JL  O  ty  Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

f"      1  pOME,  all  ye  saints  of  God ! 

\J  Wide  through  the  earth  abroad, 
Spread  Jesus'  name ; 


356  HYMN  OLXXXVI. 


Tell  what  his  love  has  doney  ^ 
Trust  in  his  grace  alone; 
ff''         Shout  to  his  lofty  throne, — 
"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 

mf"    2  Hence,  gloomy  doubts  and  fears  \ 
Dry  up  your  mournful  tears ; 

<  Swell  the  glad  theme  ; 
f"          Praise  ye  our  gracious  King, 

Strike  each  melodious  string, 
ff"         Join  heart  and  voice  to  sing, — • 
"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 

mf  3  Hark  !  how  the  choirs  above, 
Filled  with  the  Saviour's  love, 

—  Dwell  on  his  name  ! 

<  There,  too,  may  we  be  found, 
f  With  light  and  glory  crowned, 

<  While  all  the  heavens  resound, — 
ff  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  1" 

1  r^/>  HYMN  186,  CM. 

JL  O  U  Coronation  of  Christ. 

f"     1    A  LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
-^  Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  him, — ye  morning  stara  of  light  !- 
Who  formed  this  floating  ball ; 
Now  hail  the  strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

—  3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Adam's  race, — 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall ! 
f"         Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

mp     4  Sinners  !  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall, — 

<  Come,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
/"  And  crown  him — ^Lord  of  all. 


mf     5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe. 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
<  To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

/  And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 


CHRIST.  357 

I  ory  HYMN  187,  C.  M. 

X  O  /  Our  High-Priest  in  Heaven. 

m       1  \rOW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
■^    Our  great  High-Priest  above ; 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care, — 

mp  His  sympathetic  love. 

<  2  Though  raised  to  a  superior  throne, 

>  Where  angels  bow  around, 

/  And  high,  o'er  all  the  shining  train, 

With  matchless  honors  crowned  ; — 

—      3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears 
Deep  graven  on  his  heart ; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say, 
That  he  has  lost  his  part. 

<  4:  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, — 
mf  Our  everlasting  trust, — 

When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns, 

>  Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 

7np     5  So,  gracious  Saviour!  on  my  breast, 
May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, 

<  A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, — 
mf  To  endless  ages  borne. 

1  QQ  HYMN  188,  L.  M.  6  lines. 

A  OO  Our  compassionate  High- Priest. 

^#     1  W"^^^  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 

' '    And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain. 
Experienced  every  human  pain  ; 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul,  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue's  narrow  way, — 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue. 
Or  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do, — 
Still  he,  who  felt  temptation's  power, 
Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When  sorr'wing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend. 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile. 
Divides  me,  for  a  little  while. 


358  HYMNS  OLXXXIX,  0X0. 

My  Saviour  sees  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  Jesus  wept  o'er  Laz  tus  dead. 

4  And  Oh  !  when  I  have  --afely  past 
Through  every  conflict,  but  the  last, — 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed, — for  thou  hast  died ; 
<  Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 

\    >  And  wipe  my  latest  tear  away. 

i 

»    1  OQ  HYMN  189,  L.  M.,  6  Lines, 

I       X  O  C'  Hope  of  Heaven  throuo-h  Chrisi 


m        1 


Hope  of  Heaven  through  Christ. 

AND  art  thou,  gracious  Master !  gone, 
A  mansion  to  prepare  for  me  ? 
Shall  I  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 

<  And  there  for  ever  dwell  with  thee  ? 
Then,  let  the  world  approve  or  blame, 

f  I  '11  triumph  in  thy  glorious  name. 

mf     2  What  transport.  Lord !  shall  fill  my  heart, 
mp  When  thou  my  worthless  name  shalt  own  \ 

<  When  I  shall  see  thee  as  thou  art, 

>  And  know,  as  I  myself  am  known  I 
—          From  sin,  and  fear,  and  sorrow  free, 

>  My  soul  shall  find  its  rest  in  thee. 


190 


HYMN  190,  7s. 

Christ,  our  Hope. 

m       1  pHRIST,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground, 
y^  Christ,  the  spring  of  all  my  joy  I 
Still  in  thee  let  me  be  found. 
Still  for  thee  my  powers  employ. 

2  Let  thy  love  my  heart  inflatne ; 

Keep  thy  fear  before  my  sight; 
Be  thy  praise  my  highest  aim ; 
Be  thy  smile  my  chief  delight. 

3  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

Freely  from  thy  fullness  give: 
Till  I  close  mv  earthly  race. 
Be  it  ''Ohrist  for  me  to  live!" 

mf     4  Firmly  trusting  in  thy  blood, 

Nothing  shall  my  heart  confound ; 
<  Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood, 

/  Safely  reach  Immanuel's  ground. 


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CHRIST.  359 


5  "When  I  touch  the  blessed  shore, 
Back  the  closing  waves  shall  roll ; 

I    <  Death's  dark  stream  shall  never  more 

J    f  Part  from  thee  my  ravished  soul. 

J    mf     6  Thus, — Oh  !  thus,  an  entrance  give 

J  To  the  land  of  cloudless  sky  ; 

\    <  Having  known  it,  "  Christ  to  live," 

\    f  Let  me  know  it, 

\ 

\     -I  Q  -I  HYMN  191,  8s  and  7s. 

«      X  t7  JL  Jesus,  exalted  to  the  Thront 


the  Throng. 

\  /■"      1    TESUS  !  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 
J  0   There  for  ever  to  abide  ; 

♦  All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 
J  Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

*  —      2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading, 
\  There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 

♦  <  Ever  for  us  interceding, 
I  mf  Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

*  8  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 
\  Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
'  /            Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
I  Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

J  4  Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits ! 

I  Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays ; 

;  Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, — 

#  Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

HYMN  192,  L.  M. 

Clirist,  the  Lord  vf  Angels. 

i  mf     1  pREAT  God!  to  what  a  glorious  height 
j  vJ  Hast  thou  advanced  the  Lord,  thy  Son  ! 

♦  Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light, 
I  Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne. 

i  m       2  Before  his  feet  their  armies  wait, 

i  <  And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  move, 

J  —  To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 

I  O  In  works  of  vengeance,  or  of  love. 

J  m       3  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  our  feet, 

J  <  Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 

\  —  Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet, 

'  In  traveling  o'er  the  heavenly  road. 


192 


360  HYMNS  CXOIII,  CXCIV. 

mj^     4  Lord  !  when  we  leave  this  mortal  ground, 

<  And  thou  shalt  bid  us  rise  and  come, — 
>           Send  thy  beloved  angels  down, 

mp  Safe  to  conduct  our  spirits  home. 

^  Q  Q  HYMN  193,  L.  M. 

J      \.\j  O  The   Way  to  Heaven. 

\m       1    TESTIS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, — 
^    He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I  'II  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

;    wj>      2  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought. 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not ; 

<  Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, — 
mf         "  Come  hither,  soul !  I  am  the  way." 

3  Lo !  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest  Lamb ! 
—  Shalt  take  me  to  tliee  as  I  am ; 

My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give — 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

mf     4  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 

"What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found; 

<  I  '11  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 

/  And  say,—''  Behold  the  way  to  God !" 


194 


HYMN  194,  S.  M. 

Christ'' s  Intercession. 


m       1  VES,  the  Eedeemer  's  gone, 
J-    T'  appear  before  our  God ; 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne, 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now. 

No  burning  wrath,  comes  down ; 
If  justice  calls  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

mp     3  Before  his  Father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  he  moves ; 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by, 
p  And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 

mf     4  NoAv  may  our  joyful  tongues 
Our  Maker's  honors  sing; 
Jesus,  the  priest,  receives  our  songs, 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 


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CHRIST.  361 


wf 


mp  5  We  bow  before  his  face, 

<  And  sound  his  glories  high  : 
/  Ilosanna  to  the  God  of  grace, 
7iif  Who  lays  his  thunder  by. 

6  On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 
And  triumphs  all  above : 
mp         But,  Lord !  how  weak  our  mortal  strains, 

<  To  speak  immortal  love ! 

-I  Q  yr  HYMN  195,  L.  M. 

l-U^  The  Dominion  of  Christ. 

1  TTAIL  to  the  Prince  of  life  and  peace, 
-tl  Who  holds  the  keys  of  death  and  hell ! 
The  boundless  world  unseen  is  his, 

And  sovereign  power  becomes  him  well. 

p>        2  In  shame  and  anguish  once  he  died;  — 

<  But  now  he  lives  for  evermore : 

—  Bow  down,  ye  saints !  around  his  seat, 

<  And,  all  ye  angel-bands !  adore. 

/''      3  Live — ^live  for  ever,  glorious  Lord ! 

To  quell  thy  foes,  and  guard  thy  friends ; 
While  all  thy  chosen  tribes  rejoice, 
That  thy  dominion  never  ends. 

—  4  Worthy  thy  hand  to  hold  the  keys, 

Guided  by  wisdom  and  by  love  ; 
Worthy  to  rule  o'er  mortal  life, 

<  O'er  Avorlds  below,  and  worlds  above. 

/"      5  For  ever  reign,  victorious  King! 

Wide  through  the  earth  thy  name  be  known ! 
And  call  my  longing  soul  to  sing 
Sublimer  anthems  near  thy  throne. 


HYMN  196,  H.  M. 

Our  High-Priest  in  Heaven. 


i  196 

I  mp>     1  nril'  atoning  work  is  done,— 

♦  i-    The  victim's  blood  is  shed  ; 
I                  And  Jesus  now  is  gone 

}  His  people's  cause  to  plead : 

♦  —  He  stands  in  heaven,  their  great  High-Priest, 
I  And  bears  their  names  upon  his  breast. 

I  2  No  temple  made  with  hands 

j  His  place  of  service  is ; 


81 


197 


362  HYMNS  CXOVII,  OXCVIII. 

In  heaven  itself  he  stands, — 

A  heavenly  priesthood  his  : 
In  him  the  shadows  of  the  law 
Are  all  fulfilled,  and  now  withdraw. 

3  And,  though  awhile  he  be 

Hid  from  the  eyes  of  men, 
His  people  look  to  see 

Their  great  High-Priest  again : 
mf         In  brightest  glory  he  will  come, 

And  take  his  waiting  people  home. 

HYMN  197,  C.  M. 

Our  great  High-Priest. 

mf     1  pOME,  let  us  join  our  songs  of  praise 

V  To  our  ascended  Priest ; 

He  entered  heaven,  with  all  our  names 
>  Engraven  on  his  breast. 

p        2  Below,  he  washed  our  guilt  away, 
By  his  atoning  blood ; 

—  Now  he  appears  before  the  throne, 

And  pleads  our  cause  with  God. 
8  Clothed  with  our  nature  still,  he  knows 
mp  The  weakness  of  our  frame, 

—  And  how  to  shield  us  from  the  foes 

Whom  he  himself  o'ercame. 

4  Nor  time,  nor  distance,  e'er  shall  quench 

The  fervors  of  his  love ; 
For  us  he  died  in  kindness  here, 
And  intercedes  above. 

5  Oh  !  may  we  ne'er  forget  his  grace, 

Nor  blush  to  hear  his  name  ; 
<  Still  may  our  hearts  hold  fast  his  faith, 

f  Our  lips  his  praise  proclaim. 


HOLY    SPIRIT. 


1  QO  HYMN  198,  C.  M. 

X  t/  O  Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit. 

m       1  pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  \ 
yj  "With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 


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I  Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 

{  In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

I  mp     2  Look — how  we  grovel  here  below, 
*t  Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ! 

i  —  Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 

j  To  reach  eternal  joys. 

J  3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

I  In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 

J  >  Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 

I  m})  And  our  devotion  dies. 

J   p        4  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  live, 

♦  At  this  poor  dying  rate, 

I  Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 

J  And  thine  to  us  so  great? 

#  vif     5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  I 
\  AVith  all  thy  quickening  powers ; 

I  Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 

{  And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

I     -I  Q  Q  HYMN  199,  S.  M. 

\      JL%j*J  Convicting  and  sanctifying  Influence, 

\  m  1   pOME,  holy  Spirit!  come, 

i  <  V  Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 

f  —  Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 

I  The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

\    mp      2  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood ; 

<  And,  to  our  wondering  view,  reveal 
—  The  secret  love  of  God. 

3  'T  is  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart. 
To  sanctify  the  soul. 

To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

4  Revive  our  drooping  faith  ; 
Our  doubts  and  fears  remove  ; 

<  And  kindle  in  our  breast  the  flame 
mf  Of  never-dying  love. 

Qr\r\  HYMN  200,  7s. 


Influences  of  the  Spirit. 

[JS  Spirit !  Love  Di 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine : 


off     1  riRACIOUS  Spirit!  Love  Divine! 
U  L( 


.^4 


364:  HYMNS  CCI,^  COIL 

All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pard'ning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart. 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast, — 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray. 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way ; 

<  Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 

—  Keep  me.  Lord  !  for  ever  thine. 

QY^-i  HYMN  201,  L.  M. 

/^\J  JL  The  Spirit  grieved. 

clol     1  THE  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove, 

J-  Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strift 
Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love. 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life  ? 

2  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts. 
Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run : 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults. 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ,  his  Son. 

Q/-kQ  HTMN  202,  H.  M. 

/^\J/^  Pleading  the  Promise  of  the  Spirit. 

mp     1  A  THOU  that  hearest  prayer! 
y^  Attend  our  humble  cry  ; 

—  And  let  thy  servants  share 

Tliy  blessing  from  on  high  ! 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord ! 

2  If  earthly  parents  liear 

Their  children  when  they  cry; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere. 

Their  varied  wants  supply; 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father,  thou  ; — 
We,  children  of  thy  grace : 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  365 


Oh !  let  thy  Spirit  now 
Descend,  and  fill  the  place : 

<  So  shall  we  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
mf         And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 

—      4  Oh !  send  thy  Spirit  down 
On  all  the  nations,  Lord ! 
With  great  success  to  crown 
The  preaching  of  thy^  word, 

<  Till  heathen  lands  shall  own  thy  sway, 
mf         And  cast  their  idol-gods  away. 

Qy-vq  HYMN203,  S.  M. 

/dX)  k)  The  indwelling  Influences  of  the  Spirit. 

m       1  'T  IS  God,  the  Spirit,  leads 

i-  In  paths  before  unknown ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

We  still  pursue  our  way ; 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'T  is  he  that  works  to  will, 

'T  is  he  that  works  to  do ; 
mf         His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, — 
/  His  be  the  glory  too. 

Or\A  HYMN  204,  L.  M. 

/CKj^  Teachings  of  the  Spirit. 

m       1   pOME,  blessed  Spirit!  source  of  light, 

v7  Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconfined. 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, — 
The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes,  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  word  reveals ; 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way. 
Thy  book  unfold,  and  loose  the  seals. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 

The  mysteries  of  redeeming  love, 
The  vanity  of  things  below. 
And  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray, 

<  Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad, 

3r 


366  HYMNS  GOV— CCVII. 

—  To  show  the  dangers  of  the  way, 

And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 


205 


HYMN  205,  8s  and  7s. 

Prayer  for  comforting  Influences. 

mf     1  TTOLY  GHOST !  dispel  our  sadness, 

-tL  Pierce  the  clouds  of  nature's  night  ; 

Come,  thou  Source  of  joy  and  gladness! 

Breathe  thy  life,  and  spread  thy  light. 

2  Author  of  our  new  creation  ! 

Bid  us  all  thine  intiuence  prove  ; 
Make  our  souls  thy  liabitation; 
Shed  abroad  the  Saviour's  love. 

i\f\r*  HYMN206,  L.  M. 

/iJ\J  O  Prayer  for  sviritual  Enjoyment, 

m       1  pOME,  Holy  Spirit!  calm  my  mind, 
\J  And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God  ; 
Kemove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode. 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 
A  living  spark  of  holy  fire  ? 
Oh !  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame ; 
Make  me  to  burn  with  pure  desire. 

mf     3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart. 

And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  see; 
<  Oh  !  soothe  and  ob-^-cr  my  burdened  heart, 

—  And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 

^r\rf  HYMN  207,  L.  M. 

/CX)  4  The  Sight  of  God  and  Christ  in  Heaven. 

f       1  T^ESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove  ! 
*'  Stoop  down,  and  take  us  on  tliy  wings, 
And  mount,  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things; — 

2  Beyond — beyond  this  lower  sky, 

Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
Where  solid  ]jleasures  never  die. 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

3  Oh !  for  a  sight,  a  blissful  sight, 

Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne  I 
There  sits  tlie  vSaviour  crowned  with  light, 
Clothed  in  a  bodv  like  our  own. 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  367 


Adoring  saints  around  Iiim  stand, 
And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 

The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 

Oh  !  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 

And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumph  of  their  King! 


208 


HYMN  208,  7s. 

Prayer  for  Ligkt  and  Sanctification. 

^f     1  TT^I^Y  GHOST  !  with  hght  divine, 
JJ-  Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away. 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost !  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine ; 
Long  hath  sin,  witliout  control. 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost !  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 
Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

i  4  Holy  Spirit !  all-divine, 

\  Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 

♦  Cast  down  every  idol- throne, 

J  f  Reign  supreme. — and  reign  alone. 


209 


HYMN  209,  C.  M. 

Various  Influences  desired. 


i  m        1   ]7TER:N"AL  Spirit!— God  of  truth! 
\  Jjj  Our  contrite  hearts  inspire; 

i  Kindle  a  flame  of  heavenly  love, 

\  And  feed  the  pure  desire. 

I    rap     2  'Tis  thine  to  soothe  the  sorr'wing  mind, 
With  guilt  and  fear  oppressed  ; 
<  'T  is  thine  to  bid  the  dying  live, 

>  And  give  the  weary  rest. 

—      3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 
Whate'er  that  sin  may  be  ; 
That  we,  in  singleness  of  heart. 
May  worship  only  thee. 


368  HYMNS  CCX,  CCXI. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear, 
That  we  are  sons  of  God, 
Eedeemed  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 


210 


HYMN  210,  S.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

m       1  "DLEST  Comforter  divine  ! 

-D  Let  rays  of  heavenly  love. 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness,  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  above. 

mp     2  Draw,  with  thy  still  small  voice, 
From  every  sinful  way ; 

<  And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
>  Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

—  3  By  thine  inspiring  breath, 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
p  And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 

—  A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

4  Oh  !  fill  thou  every  heart 
With  love  to  all  our  race : 
Great  Comforter !  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

Q 1  1  HYMN  2U,  L.  M. 

/^  X  X  Prayer  for  Light  and  Ouidance. 

m       1  /^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove! 
yj  AVith  hght  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide. 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display. 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  precepts  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 

<  To  be  with  him  for  ever  blessed ; 
mf         Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share, 

And  drink  our  fill  of  pleasure  there. 


r 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  369 


Q  -«  Q  HYMN  212,  C.  M. 

/^\./d/  The  Sealing  of  the  Spirit. 

m       1  TITHY  should  the  children  of  a  king 
»'    Go  mourning  all  their  days? — 
Great  Comforter !  descend,  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 
And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
mp         When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 

—       3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love. 
The  pledge  of  joys  to  come  ; 
<  And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove ! 

mf  Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

Q 1  q  HYMN  213,  L.  M. 

/^  X  O  Prayer  against  grieving  the  Spirit. 

rjff     1  OTAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit !  stay, 

0  Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite  ; 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen. 

Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved  ;  — 

3  Yet,  Oh!  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honor  of  my  great  High-Priest ; 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 
I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 


*,  4  My  weary  soul,  O  God  !  release, 

\  Uphold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand  ; 

J  >  Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 

*  <  And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

I  ^-|    A  HYMN  214,  L.  M. 

♦  ^i4t!  The  Comforter. 

\  m       1  CURE,  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh  ; 

J  O  'T  is  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart;  ;• 


370  HYMNS  CCXV,  CCXVI. 

mp         Else  would  iny  hope  for  ever  die, 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

—  2  Whene'er,  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 

AVith  ardent  wish  my  heart  aspires, — 
Can  it  be  less  than  power  divine, 
That  animates  these  strong  desires  ? 

3  And,  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say, — 
I  love  my  God  and  taste  his  grace,— 

<  Lord  !  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray, 

>  That  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace  ? 

—  4  Let  thy  good  Spirit  in  my  heart 

For  ever  dwell,  O  God  of  love ! 
mf         And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart, — 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

Q  -i  ;-  HYMN  215,  C.  M. 

/d/  Jl  k)  The  J\recessitij  of  renewing  Orace. 

p        1  TTOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Jni  Unconscious  of  its  load  ! 

<  The  heart,  unchanged,  can  never  rise 
mf  To  happiness  and  God. 

—  2  Can  aught,  beneath  a  power  divine, 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'T  is  thine,  eternal  Spirit !  thine, 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

8  'T  is  thine,  the  passions  to  recall, 

<  And  upward  bid  them  rise ; 
mf         To  make  the  scales  of  error  fall. 

From  reason's  darkened  eyes ; — 

4:  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 
And  bid  the  sinner  live ; 
A  beam  of  heaven — a  vital  ray, 
'T  is  thine  alone  to  give. 

—  5  Oh  !  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours. 

And  give  them  life  divine  ; 

<  Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
7nf  Almighty  Lord !  be  thine. 

Q 1  r»  HTMN  216,  C.  M. 

/^  X  D  The  Spirit  desired. 

m       1  pREAT  Father  of  each  perfect  gift 
vT  Behold  thy  servants  wait ; 


HOLY  SPIRIT.  371 


With  longing  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
We  Hock  around  thy  gate. 

2  Oh  !  shed  abroad  that  choicest  gift, — 
Thy  Spirit  from  above, 

<  To  cheer  our  eyes  with  sacred  light, 
mf  And  lire  our  hearts  with  love. 

3  Blest  Earnest  of  eternal  joy  ! 
Declare  our  sins  forgiven  : 

<  And  bear,  with  energy  divine, 
mf  Our  raptured  tliouglits  to  heaven. 

4  Diffuse,  O  God  !  thy  copious  showers, 
That  earth  its  fruit  may  yield, 

I  And  change  the  barren  wilderness, 

I    dol  To  Carmel's  tiowery  field. 

i     0 1  ry  HYMN  217,  C.  M. 

\      ^  JL    §  The  Outpouring  of  the  Spirit. 

\    f        IT  ET  songs  of  i)raises  fill  the  sky! 
I  J^  Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 

J  Sends  down  his  Spirit,  from  on  high, 

According  to  his  word. 

—       2  The  Spirit,  by  his  heavenly  breath, 
New  life  creates  within ; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 
Of  trespasses  and  sin. 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 
And  to  our  heart  reveals ; 
Our  bodies  he  his  temple  makes, 
And  our  redemption  seals. 

mf     4  Come,  Holy  Spirit !  from  above, 
With  thy  celestial  fire  ; 

<  Come,  and,  with  flames  of  zeal  and  iove, 
f  Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire. 

Q  -I  Q  HYMN  218,  L.  M. 

/^  A  O  The  Operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

n       1  "PTERNAL  Spirit !  we  confess, 

■JLj  And  sing,  the  wonders  of  thy  grace ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down, 
From  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thy  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  ; 


372  HYMNS  CCXIX,  CCXX. 

Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger,  and  our  refuge  too. 

*,  mf     3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
j  And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin, 

\  —  Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

*  And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

\  4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice, 

J  mf  Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys ; 

\  —  Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

\  mp  And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

\    9 1  q  HYMN  219,  C.  M. 

J     .^  X  U  Prayer  for   the  promised  Spirit. 

i  m       1  ]7NTHR0NED  on  high,  almighty  Lord  ! 
J  -Ti  The  Holy  Ghost  send  down : 

J  Fiiltill  in  us  thy  faithful  word, 

*  And  all  thy  mercies  crown. 

J  2  Though,  on  our  heads,  no  tongues  of  fire 

I  Their  wondrous  powers  impart, 

*  Grant,  Saviour !  what  we  more  desire, 
\  Thy  Spirit  in  our  heart. 

\  3  Spirit  of  hfe,  and  light,  and  love ! 

'  Thy  heavenly  influence  give ; 

\  Quicken  our  souls — born  from  above, 

j  In  Christ  that  we  may  live. 

J '  4  To  our  benighted  minds  reveal 

I  The  glories  of  his  grace, 

}  And  bring  us,  where  no  clouds  conceal 

*  The  brightness  of  his  face. 

*,  5  His  love  within  us  shed  abroad, — 
mf  Life's  ever-springing  well, — 

<  Till  God  in  us,  and  we  in  God, 

mf  In  love  eternal  dwell. 

Qon  HYMN  220,  C.  M. 

^/^KJ  Regeneration  by  the  Spirit. 

m       1  \|^0T  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
^   Nor  rites  that  God  lias  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 
Creates  us  heirs  of  grace. 


i  TRINITY.  373 

Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new  pecuhar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 
Breathes  on  the  sons  of  flesh  ; 
Creates  anew  the  carnal  mind, 
I  And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

I  mf  4  Our  quickened  souls  awake,  and  rise, 

\  From  the  long  sleep  of  death  ; 

{  <  On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 

♦  /  And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

[  —^ 

1  TRINITY. 


QQ 1  HYMN  221,  6s  and  4s. 

/^/^  X  Invocation. 

wf     1  pOME,  thou  almighty  King! 
yj  Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise  : 
Father !  all-glorious. 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us. 

Ancient  of  days ! 

2  Come,  thou  incarnate  "Word ! 
/  Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword ; 
—  Our  prayer  attend  : 

Come,  and  thy  people  bless. 
And  give  thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness ! 
On  us  descend. 

3  Come,  holy  Comforter  ! 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour : 
mf         Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart. 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 
/  Spirit  of  power ! 

4  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore ! 


32 


374  HYMNS  COXXII,  CCXXIII. 

His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 
Love  and  adore. 


222 


HYMN  222,  C.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Oodhead. 


m 


1  T  ET  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord ! 
-iJ  Who  never  knew  thy  grace  ; 
mf         But  our  loud  songs  shall  still  record 
The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

/        2  "We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God  !  to  thee, 
And  send  them  to  tliy  throne  ; 
All  glory  to  th'  united  Three, — 
The  undivided  One. 

mf     3  'T  was  he — and  we  '11  adore  his  name — 
That  formed  us  by  a  word  ; 
'T  is  lie  restores  our  ruined  frame  ; — 
Salvation  to  the  Lord ! 

/"     4  Hosanna !  let  the  earth  and  skies 
Repeat  the  joyful  sound  ; 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales  reflect  the  voice, 
In  one  eternal  round. 


HYMN  223,  C.  M. 

Praise  to  the   Trinity. 


1/ 


<S" 


223 

mf     1  "pATHER  of  glory!  to  thy  name 
Jl    Immortal  praise  we  give. 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honor  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease ; — 
Our  lives  he  ransomed  with  his  own, 
>  And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

mf     3  To  thine  almighty  Spirit  be 
Immortal  glory  given ; 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
And  trains  us  up  for  heaven. 

4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice, 
Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  his  honors  and  their  joys, 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 


r 


TRINITY.  375 


5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join 
One  general  song  to  raise ; 
Let  saints,  in  earth  and  lieaven,  combine, 
In  harmony  and  praise. 


224 


HYMN  224,  L.  M. 

Prayer  to  the  Trinity. 

m       1  'PATHER  of  heaven!  whose  love  profound 
-T    A  ransom  for  oar  souls  hath  found, — 

mp         Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  pard'ning  love  extend. 

—  2  Almiglity  Son — incarnate  Word — 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord ! 
mp         Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

—  3  Eternal  Spirit !  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, — 
wp         Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 

>  To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

—  4  Jehovah! — Father,  Spirit,  Son! — 

Mysterious  Godhead — Three  in  One! 

>  Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 

—  Grace,  pardon,  life  to  us  extend. 

HYMN  225,  6s  and  4s. 

Prayer  to  the  Triune  Jehovah. 

m       1  THOU !  whose  almighty  word 
J-   Chaos  and  darkness  heard. 

And  took  their  flight, — 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And,  where  the  gospel's  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

"Let  there  behght!" 

2  Thou  !  who  didst  come  to  bring, 
On  thy  redeeming  wing, 

HeaHng  and  sight, — 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind. 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, — 
Oh  !  now  to  all  mankind, 

"Let  there  be  light!" 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love. 
Life-giving  holy  Dove ! 

mf  Speed  forth  thy  flight : 


225 


4- 


i   376 


HYMNS  ccxxvr,  CCXXVII. 


Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And,  in  earth's  darkest  place, 

"Let  there  be  light!" 
4  Holy,  holy,  holy, 

Most  glorious  Trinity, — 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might! 
/  Boundless  as  ocean's  tide 

Eolling  in  fullest  pride, 
O'er  the  earth,  far  and  wide — 

"Let  there  be  light!" 

QQf^  HYMN226,  L.  M. 

/^/^\J  Praise  to  the  Father,  Son  and  Spirit. 

mf     1  BLEST  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 
J)  To  which  celestial  source,  we  owe 
Elvers  of  endless  joy  above, 

—  And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 
/        2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God ! 

>  From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
•p            A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood — 

>  Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

—  3  We  give  thee,  sacred  Spirit !  praise, 

>  Who,  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  woe, 
<           Mak'st  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
/  And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,— God  the  Son,— 
And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore ; — 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom,  or  a  shore. 


227 


HYMN  227,  7s. 

Christians  praising  the  Trinity. 

mf  1  pREAT  the  joy  when  Christians  meet; 

—  VJ  Christian  feilowsliip,  how  sweet, — 
<  When,  their  theme  of  praise  the  same, 
/  They  exalt  Jehovah's  name ! 

2  Sing  we  then  eternal  love, 

—  Such  as  did  the  Father  move  ; — 
He  beheld  the  world  undone. 
Loved  the  world,  and  gave  his  Son. 

mf     3  Sing  the  Son's  unbounded  love ; — 
How  he  left  the  realms  above, 


TRINITY.  377 


—  Took  our  nature  and  our  place, 

Lived  and  died  to  save  our  race. 

4  Sing  we  too  the  Spirit's  love  ; — 
With  our  stubborn  hearts  he  strove, 
<  Chased  the  mists  of  sins  away, 

mf         Turned  our  night  to  glorious  day. 

>       5  Great  the  joy,  the  union  sweet, 
<mf         When  the  saints  in  glory  meet ! 

Where  the  theme  is  still  the  same ; 
/  Where  they  praise  Jehovah's  name. 


228 


HYMN  228,  7s. 

Communion  with  the  Triune  Ood. 


m       1  TN  thy  presence  we  appear  ; 

A  Lord !  we  love  to  worship  here, 
When,  within  the  veil,  we  meet 
Thee  upon  thy  mercy-seat. 

mf     2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung. 

Touch  our  lips,  and  loose  our  tongue ; 

<  Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 
/  Thee,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

—  3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend, 

Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend ; 
Hear  us,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

mp     4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe, 
And  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 

<  Let  the  gospel's  wondrous  love 
mf         Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

—  5  While  thy  ministers  proclaim 

<  Peace  and  pardon  through  thy  name, 
mf         In  their  voices,  let  us  own 

Jesus,  speaking  from  the  throne. 

—  6  From  thy  house  when  we  return, 

Let  our  hearts  within  us  burn ; 

That,  at  evening,  we  may  say, — 

"  We  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 

QQQ  HYMN  229,  8s  and  Ts. 

^/^%J  Praise  to  Father^  Son  and  Spirit. 

mf     1  'po  the  Source  of  every  blessing, 
J-  Grateful  anthems  let  us  raise ; 


n 


3y8  hymn  ocxxx. 

Holy  joy,  our  souls  possessing, 
Swells  the  tribute  of  our  praise. 

2  Glory  to  th'  aliniglity  Father, 
j  Fountain  of  eternal  love, 

I    —  AVho,  his  wandering  sheep  to  gather, 

♦  Sent  a  Saviour  from  above. 

i    mf     3  To  the  Son  all  praise  be  given, 

*  Who,  with  love  unknown  before, 
'    <          Left  the  bright  abode  of  heaven, 

I    >  And  our  sins  and  sorrows  bore. 

♦  —      4  Equal  strains  of  ivarm  devotion 

*  Let  the  Spirit's  praise  employ ; 
{                  Author  of  each  pure  emotion, — 

I  Source  of  wisdom,  peace,  and  joy. 

i  <       5  Thus — our  joyful  heai'ts  ascending, — 

i  f  Glorify  Jehovah's  name ; 

J  Heavenly  songs  with  ours  are  blending,- 

J  There,  the  theme  is  still  the  same. 


HYMN  280,  S.  M. 

The  Father^  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


230 

mf     1  WHILE  all  the  angel  throng 

'  •     Give  thanks  to  God  on  high, 
f  Let  earth  repeat  the  joyful  song. 

And  echo  to  the  sky. 

—  2  Father  !  in  whom  we  live. 

In  whom  we  are  and  move, — 
mf        The  glory,  power  and  praise  receive 
Of  thine  eternal  love. 

—  3  Incarnate  Deity  ! 

Let  all  the  ransomed  race 
mf         Render  in  thanks  their  lives  to  thee, 
\  For  thy  redeeming  grace. 

\  4  Spirit  of  holiness ! 

\  <  Let  all  thy  saints  adore 

j  mf         Thy  sacred  energy,  and  bless 
♦  Thy  heart-renewing  power. 

j    /        5  Eternal,  glorious  Lord ! 
I  Let  all  the  saints  above, 

I  Let  all  the  sons  of  men  record, 

And  celebrate  thy  love. 


y*»**« 


i 


ALARMING.  3Y9 


Q  «J  -I  HYMN  231,  8s  and  6s,  Peculiar. 

/^tJ  L  Hallelujak  to  the  Triune  God. 

f"      1  CTNG— Hallelujah  !   praise  the  Lord ! 
O  Sing  with  a  cheerful  voice ; 
Exalt  our  God  with  one  accord, 

And  in  his  name  rejoice  : 
Ne'er  cease  to  sing,  thou  ransomed  host ! 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Till,  in  the  realms  of  endless  light, 
Your  praises  shall  unite. 

2  There  we,  to  all  eternity. 
Shall  join  th'  angelic  lays. 
And  sing,  in  perfect  harmony, 
To  God  our  Saviour's  praise ; 
He  hath  redeemed  us  by  his  blood. 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God : 
<  For  us — for  us  the  Lamb  was  slain, — 

j^  Praise  ye  the  Lord ! — Amen. 


ALAHMINa. 


QQQ  HYMN  232,  7s  and  Gs,  Peculiar. 

/^O/^  The  Alarm. 

of     1  OINNER  !  Stop— Oh !  stop  and  think, 
O  Before  you  farther  go  : 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  woe  ? 
On  the  verge  of  ruin  stop ; — 

Now  the  friendly  warning  take ; 
Stay  your  footsteps,  ere  you  drop 

Into  the  burning  lake. 

2  Say — have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose  ? 
Fear  you  not  that  iron  rod 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  ? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  day, 

Which  his  justice  shall  proclaim, 
When  the  earth  shall  melt  away, 

Like  wax  before  the  flame  ? 


9 

-~4 


380         HYMNS  CCXXXIII,  CCXXXIV. 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come, 
And  drag  you  to  his  bar ; 
Then  you  '11  hear  your  awful  doom, 

And  sink  in  deep  despair ! 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd ; 
You  will  mark  their  crimson  dye, 
<  Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 

>  And  then— no  refuge  nigh  ! 


HYMN  233,  L.  M. 

The  Sinner  exhorted. 


233 

of     1  CINNER  !  Oh  1  why  so  thoughtless  grown  ? 
O  Why  in  such  fearful  haste  to  die  ? 
Why  speed  thy  flight  to  worlds  unknown, — 
Regardless  of  thy  destiny  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  defy  the  Avrath  of  God, 

Led  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams  ? 
Madly  despise  the  Saviour's  blood. 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 

3  Sinner !  Oh !  lift  thy  thoughts  above, 
<  And  hear  the  Lord  of  life  unfold 
7nf         The  glories  of  his  dying  love — 

For  ever  telling,  yet  untold ! 


234 


HYMN  234,  Ts. 

The  Sinner  warned. 


1  TTASTE,  0  sinner !  to  be  wise, 
■tl  Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Wisdom  warns  thee,  from  the  skies, 

All  the  paths  of  death  to  shun. 

2  Haste,  and  mercy  now  implore  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Thy  probation  may  be  o'er, 

Ere  this  evening's  work  is  done. 

3  Haste,  0  sinner !  now  return ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Haste,  while  yet  thou  canst  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
Death  may  thy  poor  soul  arrest. 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 


-f-* 


ALAPvMING.  381 


HYMN  235,  Us. 

Danger  of  Delay. 


235 

m        1  T^ELAY  not,  delay  not ;  0  sinner  draw  near, 
■L'  The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee ; 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here, 
Eedeuiption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 
2  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God  ? 
A  fountain  is  opened,— how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash,  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pard'ning 
blood? 
8  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  O  sinner !  to  come, 

For  mercy  still  lingers  and  calls  thee  to-day ; 
>  Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb ; 

p  Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

—      4  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  the  Spirit  of  grace. 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 
flight ; 
mp         And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
p  To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

HYMN  236,  L.  M. 

One  Thing  needful. 

WHY  will  ye  waste,  on  trifling  cares, 
That  life  which  God's  compassion  spares, 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot  ? 
Shall  God  invite  you  from  above  ? 
Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  love  ? 
Shall  troubled  conscience  give  you  pain, 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  in  vain? 
Not  so  your  eyes  will  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pm'sue ; 
Not  so  will  hea<ven  and  hell  appear, 
When  death's  decisive  hour  is  near. 
Almighty  God  !  thy  grace  impart; 
Fix  deep  conviction  on  each  heart : 
Nor  let  us  waste,  on  trifling  cares, 
That  life  which  thy  compassion  spares^ 

HYMN  237,  C.  M. 

Exhortation  to  Repentance. 

REPENT  !  the  voice  celestial  cries ; 
No  longer  dare  delay  : 


236 


1 


237 


4- 


382         HYMNS  CCXXXVIII,  CCXXXIX. 

>  The  soul  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 

<  And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

mp     2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God 
Overlooks  the  crimes  of  men  ; 

—  His  heralds  now  are  sent  abroad, 

To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

mp     3  0  sinners !  in  his  presence  bow, 
And  all  your  guilt  confess  ; 
Accept  the  offered  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

<  4  Soon,  will  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 
mf  And  call  you  to  his  bar ; 

—  His  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound, 

And  yields,  to  justice  there. 

5  Amazing  love — that  yet  will  call. 
And  yet  prolong  our  days  ! 
Our  hearts  subdued  by  goodness  fall, 

<  And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

4'^QQ  HYMN  238,  7s. 

/^tJKj  The  Sinner  meeting  Ood. 

mp     1  C  INNER !  art  thou  still  secure  ? 
O  Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray  ? 
Can  thy  heart  or  hand  endure, 
In  the  Lord's  avenging  day  ? 

mf     2  See, — his  mighty  arm  is  bared  ; 
Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow  ! 
For  his  judgments  stand  prepared;— 

>  Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

mf     3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes, 
Earth  affrighted  hastes  to  flee. 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax : 

<  What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

—  4  Who  his  coming  may  abide  ? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame ! — 
Can  you  find  a  place  to  hide, 

<  When  the  world  is  wrapt  in  flame  ? 


HYMN  239,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

The  Voice  of  Mercy. 


239 

aff     1  TTEAR,  O  sinner  !  mercy  hails  you  ; 
•il  Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls  ; 


ALARMING.  383 


Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour, 
Ere  the  hand  of  justice  falls : 
p  Hear,  O  sinner  ! 

'T  is  the  voice  of  mercy  calls. 

aff     2  Seel  the  storui  of  vengeance  gathering 
O'er  the  path  you  dare  to  tread ! 
I     <  Hark!  the  awful  tliunder  rolling 

\    f  Loud  and  louder  o'er  your  head ! 

j    p  Turn,  O  sinner! 

I    >  Lest  the  lightning  strike  you  dead. 

I  aff     3  Haste,  O  sinner !  to  the  Saviour ; 
J  Seek  his  mercy  while  you  may ; 

\  Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over  ;  — 

I  Soon  your  life  Avill  pass  away ; 

I  mf         Haste,  O  sinner! 

I  23  You  must  perish  if  you  stay. 

\     O/l  n  HYMN  240,  C.  P.  M. 

♦      /^TD  vy  Present  and  fu.ture  Realities. 

\  ^ff     1  T  ^  '  ^^^  ^  narrow  neck  of  land, 

t  Jj  Between  two  houndless  seas  I  stand. 

\  Yet  how  insensible  ! 

I  A  point  of  time — a  moment's  space— 

1  Removes  me  to  yon  heavenly  place, 

\  Or — shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 

2  0  God  !  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And,  deeply  on  my  thoughtless  heart, 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Give  nie  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me,  ere  it  be  too  late ; — 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

<  3  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 

mf  The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

/  When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 

—  To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar  ; — 
>  And  tell  me.  Lord !  shall  I  be  there, 

—  To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  hero, 
With  holy  tren:ibling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure? 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfill. 
To  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure ! 


384  HYMNS  CCXLT,  CCXLII. 

5  Then,  Saviour  !  then  ni}^  soul  receive, 

mf  Transported  from  the  earth,  to  live 

/  And  reign  with  thee  above : 

mf  Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope,  in  full  supreme  delight, 

/  And  everlasting  love. 


241 


HYMN  241,  L.  M. 

Z/z/e,  the  Day  of  Grace  and  Hope. 

m       1  T  IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 

JU  The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward  ; 
And,  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given, 
To  'scape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven  ; 
The  day  of  grace, — and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

8  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie  ; 
Tlieir  mem'ry  and  their  sense  are  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

wf     4  Then,  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 

<  M}'  hands!  with  all  your  might  pursue; 

—  Since  no  device,  nor  Avork  is  found, 

>  Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground, 

—  5  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past, 
p  In  the. cold  grave  to  which  we  haste  ; 

>  But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 
pp  Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

Q  i  Q  HYMN  242,  C.  M. 

/^^/^  Expostulation  with  Sinners. 

mp     1  TTE !  who  despise  the  Saviour's  grace, 
1-    And  scorn  his  gospel,  here, — 

<  How  can  you  meet  his  angry  face, 

>  Or  at  his  bar  appear  ? 

mf     2  When  every  earthly  hope  shall  fail, — 

<  When  storms  of  wrath  are  nigh,^ 

>  How  will  your  souls  affrighted  quail, 
p  Beneath  his  burning  eye ! 

off     3  Why  will  you  madly  rush  on  death, 

And  force  your  way  to  woe  ?  | 


Why  tempt  tlie  God,  that  holds  your  breath, 
To  strike  the  fatal  blow  ? 

4  Turn,  guilty  sinners !  quickly  turn  ; 
Oh !  come  to  Jesus  now ; — 
<  Ere  the  tierce  flames  around  you  burn, 

>  To  your  Redeemer  bow. 


HYMN  243,  L.  M. 

Advice  to   Youth, 


243 

m       1  \rOW,  in  tlie  heat  of  youthful  blood, 

-1-^   Remember  your  Creator,  God; 
<  Behold !  the  months  come  hastening  on, 

>  When  you  shall  say — ''My  joys  are  gone." 

7112)     2  Behold  !  the  aged  sinner  goes 
p  Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 

DoAvn  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  endless  curses  on  his  head. 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again; 
The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain, 

>  Ascends  to  God — not  there  to  dwell, — 
2)p  But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell. 

>  4  Eternal  King!  I  fear  thy  name  ; 

p  Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am ; 

—  And,  Avhen  my  soul  must  hence  remove, 

Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 


HYMN  244,  S.  M. 

Orieving  the  Spirit. 


^ 


244 

aff     1     A  ND  canst  tliou,  sinner  !  slight 
•^  The  call  of  love  divine  ? 
Shall  God,  with  tenderness  invite, 
And  gain  no  thought  of  thine  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  grieve 

The  Spirit  from  thy  breast. 
Till  he  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
With  all  thy  sins  oppressed  ? 

3  To-day,  a  pard'ning  God 

Will  hear  the  suppliant  pray , 
To-day,  a  Saviour's  cleansing  blood 
Will  wash  thy  guilt  away. 

4  But,  grace  so  dearly  bought 
If  yet  thou  wilt  despise, 

33 


386  HYMNS  CCXLV,  CCXLVI. 

Thy  fearful  doom,  with  vengeance  fraught, 
Will  fill  thee  with  surprise. 


245 


HYMN  245,  C.  M. 

Prailty  and  Sin, 

mp     1  TTOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life ! 
-tl  How  vast  our  soul's  affairs ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay  ; 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home. 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 
And,  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 
Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4:  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell. 
Who  slight  the  joys  above ! 

<  What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel, 
—  Who  break  such  cords  of  love  ! 

5  Draw  us,  O  God !  with  sovereign  grace, 
And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 

<  And  see  salvation  nigh. 


246 


'U 


HYMN  246,  C.  M. 

Brevity  of  Life, 

ET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
mp         But  we  '11  confess,  O  Lord !  to  thee, 
p  What  feeble  things  we  are. 

—  2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 
<  And  flourish  bright  and  gay  ; 

mp         A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
>  And  fades  the  grass  away. 

—  3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 
mp  And  dies,  if  one  be  gone  ; 

—  Strange  !  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 

Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But 't  is  our  God  supports  our  frarae,^ 
The  God  who  bailt  us  first : 


ALARMING.  387 


mf         Salvation  to  th'  almighty  Name, 
>  That  'eared  us  from  the  dust. 


247 


HYMN  247,  L.  M. 

The  Road  to  Life^  and  to  Death. 

mp     1  "DROAD  is  the  road  tliat  leads  to  death, 
-L^  And  thousands  walk  together  there; 

—  But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 

With  here  and  there  a  traveler. 

2  "  Deny  thyself  and  take  thy  cross," — 
Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command : 

>  Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
<  If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

>  3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

—  And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 

>  And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

aff     4:  Lord !  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain  ; 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new. 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

Q^  Q  HYMN  248,  S.  M. 

/^4rO  Uncertainty  of  Life. 

m       1  TO-MORROW,  Lord !  is  thine,— 
J-  Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand ; 
And,  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine. 
It  shines  by  thy  command. 

mp     2  The  present  moment  flies. 
And  bears  our  life  away ; 

—  Oh !  make  thy  servants  truly  wise, 

That  they  may  live  to-day. 

p        3  Since,  on  this  fleeting  hour, 

Eternity  is  hung, 
mf         Awaken,  by  tliy  mighty  power, 

—  The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care ; — 
Be  that  one  thing  pursued ; 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
fci..  nld  never  be  renewed. 

i    mf     5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly, 

Swift  as  the  morning  light,  J 


^ 


388  HYMNS  CCXLIX,  CCL. 

>  Lest  life's  young  golden  beams  should  die, 

p  In  sudden,  endless  night. 


CONVICTION. 


(TIAQ  HYMN  249,  S.  M. 

/^4re7  TJie  Si7iner  arrested. 

aff     1   MY  former  hopes  are  tied, 
lU.  My  terror  now  begins ; 
My  guilty  soul,  alas  !  is  "  dead 
In  trespasses  and  sins." 
2  Ah  !  whither  sliall  I  fly  ?— 

Where  seek  for  mercy's  door  ? 
The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh, 
<  And  justice  armed  with  power. 

p        3  When  I  review  my  ways, 

I  dread  th'  impending  doom; 
>  While  yet  some  friendly  whisper  says, 

p  "Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come !" 

aff     4  Oh !  that  I  now  might  see 

Some  glimmering  from  afar, — 
Some  beam  of  hope  to  dawn  on  me, 
p>  And  save  me  from  despair. 

OP\(\  HYMN  250,  7s  and  6s. 

/^tJ\J  The  Shmer  disquieted. 

aff     1  IXTHY  sinks  my  soul  desponding, 
' »    Why  till  my  eyes  with  tears, 
While  nature  all-surrounding 

The  smile  of  beauty  wears  ? 
Why,  burdened  now  with  sorrow. 

Is  every  lab'ring  thought  ? 
Each  vision  that  I  borrow. 

With  gloom  and  sadness  fraught  ? 
2  The  pleasures  that  deceived  me 

My  soul  no  more  can  charm; 
Of  rest  they  oft  bereaved  me. 

And  filled  me  with  alarm ; 
The  objects,  I  have  cherished. 

Are  empty  as  the  wind  ; 
My  earthly  joys  have  perished  ; — 

What  comfort  shall  I  find  ? 


CONVICTION.  389 


3  If  inward,  still  inquiring, 

I  turn  my  searching  eye, 
Or  upward,  now  aspiring, 

I  raise  my  feeble  cry. 
No  heavenly  light  is  beaming. 

To  cheer  my  troubled  breast, 
No  ray  of  comfort  gleaming. 

To  give  my  spirit  rest. 

4  My  soul !  from  this  dread  anguish, 

Is  there  no  refuge  nigh  ? 
'T  is  guilt  that  makes  thee  languish, 
And  leaves  thee  thus  to  die  : 
Renounce  thy  sin  and  folly 
Before  the  throne  of  grace  ; 
<  And  make  the  Lord,  jnost  holy, 

mf  Thy  strength  and  righteousness. 

i)R^  HYMN  251,  C.  M. 


Conviction  by  the  Law. 

m       IT  ORD  !  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 
Aj  AufilTelt  no  inward  dread! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law. 

And  thcaght  my  sins  were  dead. 

<       2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright 

—  But,  since  the  precept  came, 
"With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 

2y  I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

—  3  My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before, 
I    p  Till  terribly  I  saw — 

I  ''  How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure, 

I  Is  thine  eternal  law. 

\  mp     4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load, 

\  My  sins  revived  again  : — 

i  I  have  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 

I  p  And  all  my  hopes  are  slain. 

I  mp     5  My  God !  I  cry,  with  every  breath, 

\  For  some  kind  power  to  save, — 

I  —  To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 

I  mf  And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

I     i)f\^  HYMN  252,  L.  M. 

J      ,^k)  /^  The  Strivings  of  the  Spirit. 

i    mp     1  CAY,  sinner  !  hath  a  voice  within 
I  ^  Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 

^^ 

33" 


390  HYMN  CCLIII. 


Urged  tliee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control? 

♦  <       2  Sinner !  it  was  a  heavenly  voice, — 
j  It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ; 

I  It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 

;  And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  alh 

I  3  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light; 

♦  Regard,  in  time,  the  warning  kind; 

i  That  call  thou  may'st  not  always  slight, 

J  And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  tiud. 

I  4  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

I  With  hardened,  self-destroying  man; 

I  Ye,  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 

I  May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

j  5  Sinner !  perhaps,  this  very  day, 

♦  Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be : 

i  >           Oh!  should'st  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 

I  p                Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 


253 


HYMN  253,  S.  M. 

JUan  condemned  before  Ood. 

i    mp     1     A  H  !  how  shall  fallen  man 
J  ijL  Be  just  before  his  God? 

If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  Ids  rod. 

If  he  our  ways  should  mark, 
j  With  strict  inquiring  eyes, 

{  Could  we,  for  one  of  thousand  faults, 

I  A  just  excuse  devise  ? 

{    7?i       3  All-seeing,  powerful  God  ! 

♦  Who  can  with  thee  contend? 

J  Or  who,  that  tries  tli'  unequal  strife, 

♦  Shall  prosper  in  the  end  ? 

{  mf     4  The  mountains,  in  thy  wrath, 

I  Their  ancient  seats  forsake ; 

1  The  trembling  eartii  deserts  her  place, 

I  /  Her  rooted  pillars  shake. 

J    p        5  Ah !  how  shall  guilty  man 

*  Contend  with  sucli  a  God? 

I     <  None — none  can  meet  him,  aiid  escape, 

*  >  But  throufi-h  the  Saviour's  blood. 


INVITING.  391 


Q/T/i  HYMN  254,  S.  M. 

^O^  The  evil  UearU 

aff     1    A  STONISHED  and  distressed, 
-ti-  I  turn  mine  eyes  within; 
My  heart  with  loads  of  guilt  oppressed, 
The  seat  of  every  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 

What  vile  affections  there  ! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear! 

3  Almighty  King  of  saints ! 

These  hateful  sins  subdue ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  my  mind, 
And  all  my  powers  renew. 

<       4  This  done, — my  cheerful  voice 
f  Shall  loud  hosannas  raise  ; 

My  soul  shall  glow  with  gi-atitude, — 
My  lips  pronounce  thy  praise. 


INVITING^. 


225 


HYMH  225,  C.  M. 

The  Saviour's  Invitation. 


I  m       1  THE  Saviour  calls ; — let  every  ear 
I  J-   Attend  the  heavenly  sound ; 

I  <  Ye  doubting  souls !  dismiss  your  fear, 

*,  —  Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

♦  2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

I  Here  streams  of  bounty  flow, 

I  And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 

I  To  banish  mortal  woe. 

\  3  Ye  sinners!  come;  't is  mercy's  voice ; 

j  The  gracious  call  obey ; 

J  Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, — 

I  And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

i  7np     4  Dear  Saviour !  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

I  <  To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 

i  —  And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 

i  And  drink,  and  never  die. 


392  HYMNS  COLYI,  CCLVII. 


OP.f*  HYMN  266,  L.  M. 

yCfKJy}  Rest  for  the  weary  Penitent. 

mp      1  pOME,  weary  souls!  with  sin  distressed, 
V  Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest ; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

<  And  cast  your  glooniy  feare  away. 

—  2  Here,  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

>  To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes ; 

—  Pardon  and  life,  and  endless  peace ; — 
How  rich  the  gift,  hoAV  free  the  grace ! 

3  Lord !  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart ; 

X         We  come,  with  trembling; — yet  rejoice, 
777/         And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

<  4  Dear  Saviour  I  let  thy  powerful  love 

—  Confirm  our  faith, — our  fears  remove ; 
mp         Oh  !  sweetly  reign  in  every  breast, 

And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

Q  p-ty  HYMN  25T,  C.  M. 

^O  /  The  Gospel   Trumpet. 

m       1  T  ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
JU  And  every  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds. 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 
That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
mp         And  vainly  strive,  with  earthly  toils. 
To  fill  th'  immortal  mind ! — 

—  3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast. 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho!  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 
p>  And  pine  away  and  die  ! 

<  Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
mf  With  springs  that  never  dry. 

—  5  Rivei-s  of  love  and  mercy,  here. 

In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 
mf         Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 


I 


r^ 


INVITING.  393 


6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day ; — 
Lord !  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 


HYMN  258,  L.  BL 

Cb,rist''s  Invitation  to  Sinners. 


258 

mp     1  "  pOME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls ! 
V>'  Ye  heaven-laden  sinners !  come ; 

—  I  '11  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
mf  And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

—  2  "  They  shall  find  rest,  who  learn  of  me, — 
p  I  'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
<          But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
mf            And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

—  3  "  Blessed  is  the  man,  whose  shoulders  take 
My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 

My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

mf     4:  Jesus !  we  come  at  thy  command  ; 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 

—  Resign  our  spirits,  to  thy  hand, 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will, 

HYMN  259,  L.  M. 

Living  Waters. 

1  TTO !  every  one  that  thirsts !  draw  nigh ; 
-tl  'T  is  God  invites  the  fallen  race  ; 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy, 

Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 

2  Ye  nothing  in  exchange  can  give, — 
Leave  all  ye  have  and  are  behind ; 

Freely  the  gift  of  God  receive, 
I  Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 

I  3  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come ; 

♦  Sinners !  obey  your  Maker's  voice ; 

I  >  Return,  ye  weary  wanderers !  home, 

I  <  And  in  redeeming  love  rejoice. 

^     O^A  HYMN  260,  C.  M. 

J      <ZDU  The  Resolve. 

I    ^ff     1  pOME,  trembling  sinner!  in  whose  breast, 
i  v;  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve, — 


259 


394  HYMNS  CCLXI,  CCLXII. 

Come,  witli  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve : — 

2  "  I  'II  go  to  Jesus  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
I  '11  seek  his  courts,  and  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I  '11  fall  before  his  throne. 

And  there  my  guilt  confess; 
I  '11  tell  him,  I  'm  a  wretch  undone, 

Without  his  sovereign  grace. 
4:  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea,, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer  ; 
But,  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 

And  perish  only  there. 
5  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolved  to  try  ; 
For,  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 

>  I  must  for  ever  die." 

Q  r»  1  HYMN  261,  Ss  and  Ts,  Peculiar. 

/^v)  JL  Ji  Fountain  set  open. 

aff     1   pOME  to  Calv'ry's  holy  mountain, 
V  Sinners,  ruined  by  the  fall ! 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you, — ^to  me, — to  all, — 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  the  Saviour  died. 
2  Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition. 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind ; 
Here  the  guilty,  free  remission, — 

Here  the  troubled,  peace  may  find ; 

<  Health  this  fountain  will  restore  ; 

>  He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more : —   ' 
mf     3  He  that  drinks  shall  live  for  ever, — 

'T  is  a  soul-reviving  flood  : 
God  is  faithful— God  will  never 

Break  his  covenant  in  blood  ; — 
Signed,  when  our  Redeemer  died, 

<  Sealed,  when  he  was  glorified. 


HYMN  262,  8s  and  7s. 

False  and  true  Pleasures. 


262 

off     1  'PELL  us,  wanderer !  wildly  roving 
A  From  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 


INVITING.  395 


Pleasure's  false  enchantment  loving, — 
When  will  thy  delusion  cease  ? 

2  Once,  like  thee,  by  joys  surrounded, 
We  could  kneel  at  pleasure's  shrine  ; 

Then  our  brightest  hopes  were  bounded, 
By  delights  as  false  as  thine. 

3  But  those  visions  never  blessed  us, — 
Soon  their  fleeting  day  was  o'er ; 

Then  the  world,  that  had  caressed  us, 
Charmed  us  with  its  smiles  no  more. 

4  Such  is  pleasure's  ti'ansient  story  ; 
Lasting  happiness  is  known 

<  Only  in  the  path  to  glory, — 

J  In  the  Saviour's  love  alone, 

* 

\  9R^  HYMN263,  L.  M. 

*  /^  U  O  The  happy  Choice^ 

\  in  1  TO-DAY — if  ye  will  hear  his  voice, 

i  JL   Now  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice ; 

J  <  Say — will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go  ? 

J  >  Say — will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no  ? 

J  mp  2  Ye  wandering  souls,  who  find  no  rest ! 

\  <  Say — will  you  be  for  ever  blest  ? 

J  —  Will  you  be  saved  from  sin  and  hell  ? 

\  <  Will  you  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell? 

*4    mp     3  Come  now,  dear  youth !  for  ruin  bound, 

*  —  Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 

\  Come,  go  with  us,  and  you  shall  provo 

*  mf         The  joy  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

\    —  4  Once  more  we  ask  you  in  his  name, — 

J  For  yet  his  love  remains  the  same, — 

<  Say — will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go  ? 

>  Say — will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 

HYMN  264,  C.  M. 

Pardon  and  Sanctification  in  Christ. 

■    p        1  TTOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is ! 
■fl  Our  sin — how  deep  it  stains ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds. 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 


264 


2  But  there 's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace, 
Sounds  from  the  sacred  word ; — 


396  HYMNS  CCLXV,  COLXVI. 

"  Ho !  ye  despairing  sinners !  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 
And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord  I 
Oh  !  help  my  unbelief. 

my     4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

<  IncaiTiate  God !  I  fly  ; 

m'p         Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul, 
From  stains  of  deepest  dye. 

'p  5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

>  On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 

<  Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
mf  My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

C\C^^  HYMN  265,  CM. 

/d/KyO  The   Way  to  Zion. 

m       1  TIsTQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims !  for  the  way 
1  That  leads  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  thitlier  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determined  will. 

2  Oh  !  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 
And  seek  his  favor  there ; 
mp         Before  his  footstool,  humbly  bow, 

<  And  pour  your  fervent  prayer. 

—      3  Oh!  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God 
In  everlasting  bands ; 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

OC\C\  HYMN  266,  C.  M. 

^00  Invitation  to  the  Oospel  Feast. 

^ff     1  V"^  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor  \ 
J-    Behold  a  royal  feast, — 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  Here  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you,  come ; 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms  ; 
But  see !  there  yet  is  room  : — 

3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart ; 

There  love  and  pity  meet ; 


INVITING.  397 


Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

—       4  Oh  !  come,  and  with  his  children,  taste 
The  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

mf  5  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice. 
Before  th'  eternal  throne, 

/  Ten  tlionsand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 

In  sonffs  on  earth  unknown. 


i  267 

♦    m       1 


HYMN  267,  C.  M. 

The  Fountain  of  living   Waters. 

OH !  what  amazing  words  of  grace 
Are  in  the  gospel  found, 
\  Suited  to  every  sinner's  case 

♦  Who  hears  the  joyful  sound ! 

J  mp     2  Come,  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds, 

I  Your  every  burden  bring  ; 

I  <  Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, — 

♦  mf  A  deep  celestial  spring, 

♦  3  This  spring  Avith  living  waters  flows, 
\  And  heavenly  joys  imparts  ; 

'  —  Come,  thirsty  souls  !  your  wants  disclose, 

{  And  drink,  with  thankful  hearts. 

J  >       4  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

{  —  Have  here  found  life  and  peaCe; 

I  Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 

1  <  And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 

^  O  l(^  Q  irOOI  268,  7s. 

\  /C/  O  O  Sinners  urged  to  accept  the  Invitation, 

I  nv       1  VE  !  Avho  in  his  courts  are  found, 
I  J-    Listening  to  the  joyful  sound, 

I  p  Lost  and  helpless  as  ye  are, 

1  Sons  of  sorrow,  sin,  and  care, — 

♦  mf         Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 

♦  —  Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

\  2  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyes, 

I  mp         View  this  bleeding  sacrifice  ; 

I  —  See,  in  him,  your  sins  forgiven, 

[  Pardon,  holiness,  and  heaven ; 


398  HYMNS  CCLXIX,  CCLXX. 

mf         Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 

—  Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 


HYMN  269,  Ts. 

Expostulation  with  Sinners. 


269 

of     1  DINNERS!  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die? 
^  God,  your  Maker,  asks  you — Why  ? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live, — 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands, — 
j      <  Why,  ye  thankless  creatures !  why, 

1^     >  Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die  ? 

aj'     2  Sinners !  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 

God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you — Why  ? 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve. 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live  : — 
Will  ye  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

<  Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  why 

>  Will  ye  shght  his  grace,  and  die  ? 
aff     3  Sinners !  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 

God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you — Why  ? 
Many  a  time  with  you  he  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love  : 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 

<  Oh !  ye  guilty  sinners !  why — 

>  Why  will  ye  for  ever  die  ? 

Onff)  HYMN  270,  C.  M. 

/^  I  \J  Expostulation  with  Sinners. 

m       1  CINKERS  !  the  voice  of  God  regard  ; 
^  'T  is  Mercy  speaks  to-day ; 
He  calls  you,  by  his  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 
2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 
You  live  devoid  of  peace ; 
A  thousand  stings,  within  your  breast, 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 
mp     3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell ; 
And  will  you  onward  go  ? 
Can  you  in  endless  burnings  dwell, 
p  Or  bear  eternal  woe  ? 


mviTiNG.  399 


—  4  Lo !  he,  who  turns  to  God,  shall  live, 

Througli  liis  abounding  grace; 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  who  seek  his  face. 

5  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word — 
Renouncing  every  sin ; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

mf     6  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts  ;- 
He  pardons  like  a  God ; 

—  He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 
>  Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 


HYMN  271,  L.  M. 

Knocking  at  the  Door. 


271 

a^     1  T)  EHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door ! 

J-^  He  gently  knocks, — has  knocked  before ; 
Has  waited  long — is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh  !  lovely  attitude — he  stands 
With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands  : 
Oh  !  matchless  kindness — and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will — the  very  friend  you  need ; 
The  friend  of  sinners — yes,  't  is  he. 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

mf     4:  Rise — touched  with  gratitude  divine. 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine, — 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin, — 

mp         And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

5  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn, — 

>  His  feet  departed  ne'er  return  ; 

mp         Admit  him, — or  the  hour 's  at  hand, 

>  You'll  at  his  door  rejected  stand. 


H7MN  272,  8s,  7s  and  4s. 

Invitation  to  Sinners. 


272 

^#     1  pOME,  ye  sinners!  heavy-laden, 
V^  Lost  and  mined  by  the  fall, — 


.. — * 

400 

HYMN"  CCLXXIII. 

•*H 

If  you  wait  till  you  are  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all : 

Sinners  only, 

Christ,  the  Saviour,  came  to  call. 

m 

2  Let  no  sense  of  guilt  prevent  you, 
Nor  of  fitness  fond  y  dream  ; 

All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  : 

This  he  gives  you  ; — 

'T  is  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

"ff 

3  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo  !  yom-  Saviour  prostrate  lies  ; 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him. 

There  he  groans,  and  bleeds,  and -dies: 
^^  It  is  finished"—                                    • 
Heaven  accepts  the  sacrifice. 

\    m 

4  Lo  !  th^  incarnate  God  ascending 
Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood ; 

Venture  on  him, — venture  wholly. 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 

None  but  Jesus 

Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

mf 

J 

5  Saints  and  angels,  joined  in  concert, 
Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 
Sweetly  echo  with  his  name ; 

HaUelujah  !— 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

\    0*7  Q                       HYMN  273,  L.  M. 

♦     /C  1  O                              The  Sinner  entreated. 

•' 

1  "DETURN,  0  wanderer!  now  return, 
iA)  And  seek  thine  injured  Father's  face ; 
Those  new  desires,  that  in  thee  burn. 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer  \  now  i-eturn, 
He  hears  thy  deep  repentant  sigh ; 
He  hears  thy  softened  spirit  mourn, 
When  no  intruding  ear  is  nigh. 

,L__ 

3  Return,  0  wanderer!  now  return, 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live ; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

»«A'< 

INVITING.  401 


4  Return,  0  wanderer!  now  return, 
And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 
Thy  Father  calls — "  No  longer  mourn !" 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 


HYMN  274,  C,  K. 

The  heavenly  Guest, 


274, 

«2f     1    A  ND  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend, 
-^  To  visit  sinful  worms  ? 
Thus  at  the  door  shall  mercy  stand, 
In  all  her  winning  forms  ? 

2  Shall  Jesus  for  admittance  plead, 

His  charming  voice  unheard  ? 
And  this  vile  heart,  for  which  he  bled, 
Remain  for  ever  barred  ? 

3  ^T  is  sin,  alas !  with  tyrant  power, 

The  lodging  has  possessed; 
And  crowds  of  traitors  bar  the  door, 
Against  the  heavenly  guest. 

<       4  Lord!  rise  in  thine  all- conquering  grace, 
y  Thy  mighty  power  display  ; 

mf         One  beam  of  glory  from  thy  face 
Can  drive  my  foes  away. 

5  Ye  vile  seducers !  hence  depart ; 
p  Dear  Saviour !  enter  in  ; 

Oh !  guard  the  passage  to  my  heart, 
And  keep  out  every  sin. 

^rf  p:  HYMN  275,  8s,  7s  and  4s. 

/W  I  tJ  Olad  tidings. 

mp     1  C INNERS !  will  you  scorn  the  message 
—  O  Coming  from  the  courts  above? 

Mercy  speaks  in  every  passage ; 

Every  line  is  full  of  love ; 
Oh !  believe  it, — 

Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

mf     2  Now,  the  heralds  of  salvation 

Joyful  news  from  heaven  proclaim ; — 

Sinners  freed  from  condemnation, 
Through  the  all-atoning  Lamb ! 

Life  receiving — 

Through  the  all-atoning  Lamb. 

IF 


i    402         HYMNS  COLXXVI,  CCLXXVII. 

m       3  "Who  hath  their  report  believed  ? 

Who  received  the  joyful  word  ? 
"Who  embraced  the  news  of  pardon, 

Freely  offered  by  the  Lord  ? 
mf         Life  immortal, — 

Freely  offered  by  the  Lord. 

f"     4  O  ye  angels !  hovering  round  us, — 
Waiting  spirits !  speed  your  way. 
Hasten  to  the  court  of  heaven, 
Tidings  bear  without  delay, — 

rap         Eebel-sinners 

mf  Glad  the  message  will  obey. 


276 


HYMN  276,  S.  M. 

The  accepted  Time. 

m       1  "VrOW  is  th'  accepted  time^ 
-i-1    Now  is  the  day  of  grace  ; 
O  sinners !   come,  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour^s  face. 

2  Now  is  th^  accepted  time. 

The  Saviour  calls  to-day  ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late ; — 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time. 

The  gospel  bids  you  come ; 

And  every  promise,  in  his  word, 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord !  draw  reluctant  souls, 

And  melt  them  by  thy  love  ; 
<  Then  will  the  angels  speed. their  way, 

f  To  bear  the  news  above. 

Orfri  HYMN  277,  8s  and  4s. 

/C  i   i  The  Oospel  Trumpet. 

f"      1  IT  ARK— hark  \  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds, — 
-Ll  Through  the  wide  earth,  the  echo  bounds,— 

—  Pardon  and  peace  by  Jesus'  blood  ! 
Sinners  are  reconciled  to  God, 

By  grace  divine. 

mf     2  Come,  sinners !  hear  the  joyful  news, 

—  Nor  longer  dare  the  grace  refuse  ; 


INVITING.  403 


Mercy  and  justice  here  combine, 
Goodness  and  truth  harmonious  join, 
T'  invite  you  near. 

/"     3  Ye  saints  in  glory  !  strike  the  lyre  ; 
Ye  mortals !  catch  the  sacred  fire  ; 
Let  both  the  Saviour's  love  proclaim ;  ■ 
For  ever  worthy  is  the  Lamb 
Of  endless  praise. 


278 


HYMN  278,  C.  M. 

The   Young  exhorted, 

1  TTE  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warr 
J-    In  smiling  crowds  draw  near ; 

And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high. 
Stoops  to  converse  with  you ; 

*  And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 

♦  Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

*  3  The  soul,  that  longs  to  see  his  face, 

♦  Is  sure  his  love  to  gain ; 

t  And  they,  who  early  seek  his  grace, 

\  Shall  never  seek  in  vain. 


What  object.  Lord!  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compared  with  thee? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love. 

Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 


{  >  5  Away,  ye  false  delusive  toys ! 

I  mp  Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  ; 

*  —  'T  is  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
I  For  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

i 

\  QijCk  HYMN  279,  8s,  78  and  4. 

*  ^  i  *J  Children  exhorted. 

\  mj)  1  pHILDREN!  hear  the  melting  story 

*  Vy  Of  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain ; 

*  —  'T  is  the  Lord  of  life  and  glory  ; 

*  >  Shall  he  plead  with  you  in  vain? 
i  mf  Oh !  receive  him, 

*  And  salvation  now  obtain. 


i: 


2  Yield  no  more  to  sin  and  folly. 
So  displeasing  in  his  sight ; 


404  HYMNS  CCLXXX,  eOLXXXI. 

Jesus  loves  the  pure  and  holy, 
They  alone  are  his  dehght ; 

Seek  his  favor, 

And  your  hearts  to  him  unite, 

mp     3  All  your  sins  to  him  confessing 
Who  is  ready  to  forgive, 

—  Seek  the  Saviour^s  richest  blessing, 

On  his  precious  name  believe ; 
He  is  waiting, — 

Will  you  not  his  grace  receive  ? 


280 


HTMN  280,  7s. 

Children  invited  to  Christ. 


m       1  pHILDEEN  !  listen  to  the  Lord, 
yj  And  obey  his  gracious  word ; 
Seek  his  face  with  lieart  and  mind- 
Early  seek,  and  you  shall  find. 

p  2  Sorrowful,  your  sins  confess ; 
<  Plead  his  perfect  righteousness ; 

>  See  the  Saviour's  bleeding  side ; — 

—  Come — ^you  will  not  be  denied. 

3  For  his  Avorship  now  prepare  ; 
Kneel  to  him  in  fervent  prayer  ; 
Serve  him  with  a  perfect  heart ; 
Kever  from  his  ways  depart. 


PENITENTIAL. 


QO-l  HYMN  281,  CM. 

/wO  1.  Contrition. 

aff     1  A  THOU !  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
yj  Contrition's  humble  sigh  ; 
Wliose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ; — 

2  See,  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said — "Return?" 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  di'ive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 


!  PENITENTIAL.  405    J 

*   '  » 

Oh !  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail,  J 

This  only  safe  retreat.  J 

>       4  Oh  !  shine  on  this  benighted  heart,  \ 

<  With  beams  of  mercy  shine ;  * 

—  And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart  | 

wf  A  taste  of  joys  divine.  i 


282 


HYMN  282,  7s. 

Repentance  at  the  Cross  of  Christ. 

a./f     1  TTE  ARTS  of  stone  !  relent,  relent, 
-tl  Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued  ; 
See  his  body,  mangled,  rent. 

Covered  with  a  gore  of  blood ! 
Sinful  soul !  what  hast  thou  done  ? 
Crucified  God's  only  Son ! 

2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed. 

Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  him  there. 
Crowned  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 

Pierced  him  with  a  bloody  spear. 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice,— 
"While  for  sinful  man  he  dies. 

3  Wilt  thou  let  him  bleed  in  vain, — 

Still  to  death  thy  Lord  pursue, — 
Open  all  his  wounds  again, — 

And  the  shameful  cross  renew  ? 
No ; — with  all  my  sins  I  '11  part. 
Break,  Oh !  break,  my  bleeding  heart ! 

Qr^q  HYMN  283,  L.  M.,  6  Lines. 

/^Cj  ^  Pleading  in  Jesus^  J^ame. 

m  1  T'ATHER  of  mercies,  God  of  love  ! 

2)  J^    Oh !  hear  an  hutnble  suppliant's  cry  ; 

<  Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above, — 
mf  Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty  ; 

>  Oh  !  deign  to  hear  my  mournful  voice, 

<  And  bid  my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

mj)     2  1  urge  no  merit  of  my  own, — 

No  worth  to  claim  thy  gracious  smile ; 
No, — when  I  come  before  thy  throne, 
Dare  to  converse  with  God  awhile, 
dol         Thy  name,  blest  Jesus  !  is  my  plea, — 
Dearest  and  sweetest  name  to  me. 


406        HYMNS  CCLXXXIV,  OOLXXXV. 

m       3  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love ! 
p  Then  hear  thine  humble  suppliant's  cry ; 

<  Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above, 
mf  Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty  ; 

—  One  pard'ning  word  can  make  me  whole, 

p  And  soothe  the  anguish  of  ray  soul. 


284 


HYMN  284,  C.  M. 

Godly  Sorrow  at  the  Cross. 

off     1    i  LAS !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
-LX  And  did  my  sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head. 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  1  had  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity ! — grace  unknown ! — 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide. 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died. 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears ; 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  floods  of  tears  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord !  I  give  myself  away  ; — 
'T  is  all  that  I  can  do. 


285 


H7MN  285,  L.  M,  6  Lines. 

Backslider's  Return  through  Christ. 

mp     1  TlTEx^RY  of  wandering  from  my  God, 
I T    And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear,  and  bow  beneath  the  rod; 
To  him,  with  penitence,  I  mourn : 
—  I  have  an  advocate  above, — 

A  friend  before  the  throne  of  love. 
2  O  Jesus  !  full  of  truth  and  grace. 
More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin, — 
mp         Yet  once  again  I  seek  thy  face. 

Open  thine  arms  and  take  me  in ; 
Oh  !  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  love  the  dying  sinner  still. 


PENITENTIAL.  407 


3  Ah !  give  me,  Lord !  the  tender  heart, 
That  trembles  at  th'  approach  of  sin  ; 
A  godly  fear  of  sin  impart. 

Implant,  and  root  it  deep  within ; 
That  I  may  fear  thy  gracious  power, 
And  never  dare  t'  offend  thee  more. 


286 


HYMN  286,  C.  M. 

Penitence  and  Hope, 

m       1  TiEAR  Saviour  !  when  my  thoughts  recall 

J^  The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
p  Low  at  thy  feet  ashamed  I  fall. 

And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Oh !  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord ! 

The  penitential  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind  forgiving  word, 
With  pity  in  thine  eye. 

3  Then  shall  the  mourner,  at  thy  feet, 

—  Rejoice  to  seek  thy  face ; 

>  And  grateful  own — how  kind,  how  sweet, 

—  Thy  condescending  grace. 


QOry  HYMN  287,  7s. 

/^O  I  Confession  and  Entreaty. 

m  1  COVEREIGN  Ruler,  Lord  of  all! 

p  ^  Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 

<  Hear,  Oh !  hear  my  earnest  cry, 
j     >  Frown  not,  lest  I  faint  and  die. 

I  mp     2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men, — 
I  Chief  of  sinners  I  have  been  ; 

\  Oft  abused  thee  to  thy  face, 

!  Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 

3  Justly  might  thy  righteous  dart 
Pierce  this  bleeding,  broken  heart ; 

<  Justly  might  thine  angry  breath 
>  Blast  me  in  eternal  death. 

—      4  But  with  thee  there 's  mercy  found, 
mp         Balm  to  heal  my  every  wound  : 

Soothe,  Oh !  soothe  the  troubled  breast, 
Give  the  weary  wanderer  rest. 


408      HYMNS  CCLXXXVIII,  CCLXXXIX. 


288 


HYMN  288,  C.  M. 

Penitence. 


i    aff  1  pPwOSTRATE,  dear  Jesus  !  at  thy  feet, 

I  A    A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 

I  And  upwards,  to  thy  mercy-seat, 

I  Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

\  2  Let  not  thy  justice  frown  me  hence ; 

\  Oh !  stay  the  vengeful  storm ; 

*  Forbid  it,  that  Omnipotence 

\  Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 

\  3  If  tears  of  sorrow  could  suffice 

i  To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 

\  Tears  should,  from  both  my  weeping  eyes, 

I  In  ceaseless  currents  flow. 

i  4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

*  To  expiate  my  guilt ; 

\  No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed,- 

I  No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord  ! 
And  all  my  sins  forgive  ; 

~  Then  justice  will  approve  the  word, 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 


289 


HYMN  289,  C.  M. 

Pleadivg  for  Mercy, 

J  aff     1  T  ORD  !  at  thy  feet,  we  sinners  lie, 

I  '            -L^  And  knock  at  mercy's  door  ; 

I  With  bleeding  heart,  and  downcast  eyo, 

I  Thy  favor  we  implore. 

*  2  Without  thy  grace,  we  sink  oppressed,  ] 
J  Down  to  the  gates  of  hell ;  t 
I  •  Oh !  give  our  troubled  spirits  rest,  \ 
\  Our  gloomy  fears  dispel.  | 

\  3  'T  is  mercy — mercy  now — we  plead  ;  | 

{  Let  thy  compassion  move  ; —  * 

J  Mercy,  that  led  thee  once  to  bleed,  \ 

\  In  tenderness  and  love.  j 

J  4  In  mercy  now,  for  Jesus'  sake,  i 

*  O  God !  our  sins  forgive ;  j 
I  <  Thy  grace  our  stubborn  hearts  can  break,  J 
\  mf            And,  breaking,  bid  us  live.  \ 


j  PENITENTIAL.  409    | 

i    '  ■ 

i    QQfv  HYMN  290,  Us  and  10s.  j 

*  /CtJ\J  To  the  Mercy  Seat.  J 

!  mp   1  pOME,  ye  disconsolate!  where'er  ye  languish, 
j  vy  Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel : 

*  Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
\  anguish ; 

*  Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 
I    —    2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
I  Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure  ! 

>         Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, — 
—  Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life  ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above : 
7??/       Come  to  the  feast  of  love  ;  come,  ever  knowing,    * 

Earth  has  no  sorrow,  but  heaven  can  remove.    J 


QQ1  HYMN  291,  CM. 

\     /0«7  JL  The  Friend  of  Sinners. 

'    m  1    TESUS  !  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend ; 

\  ^   As  such  I  look  to  thee  ; 

i  Now,  in  the  fullness  of  thy  love, 

I    >  O  Lord !  remember  me. 

j    —  2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, — 

i    mp  Remember  Calvary ; 

\  Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 

{    >  And  then  remember  me. 

I    —  3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God ! 

J    mp  I  yield  myself  to  thee  ; 

I    —  "While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 

>  Dear  Lord !  remember  me. 

p  4  Lord !  I  am  guilty — I  am  vile, 

—  But  thy  salvation 's  free ; 

<  Then,  in  thine  all-abounding  grace, 

p)  >  Dear  Lord !  remember  me. 

p  5  And,  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 
When  creature-helps  all  flee, 

.    <  Then,  O  my  dear  Redeemer  God ! 

I    >  I  pray,  remember  me. 

I    oQQ  HYMN292,  S.  M. 

J     ^UA^        Repentance^  in  view  of  Chrisfs  Compassion. 

I   p      1  TVTD  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  ? — 
♦  J^  And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 


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410  HYMNS  COXCIII,  CCXCIV. 

Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 

—  Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

The  angels  wondering  see ; 
<  Be  thou  astonislied,  O  my  soul  1 

>  He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

8  He  wept — that  we  might  weep  ; — 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear  ; — 

—  In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found,— 
p  There  is  no  weeping  there. 


293 


HYMN  293,  C.  M. 

Tlie  Soul  casting  itself  on  Christ, 

aff     1    \  PPROAOH,  my  soul !  the  mercy-seat, 
-Hi  Where  Jesus  answers  prayer  ; 
There  Immbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh : 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord !  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed. 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

—  4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place, 
p  That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 

<  I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 

>  And  tell  him,  thou  hast  died. 

>  5  Oh !  wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and  die, 
p  To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 

That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 

—  Might  plead  thy  gracious  name  1 

OQA  HYMN  294,  CM. 

/^t/4c  In-dwelling  Sin  lamented. 

^ff     1  "W^TH  tears  of  anguish,  I  lament, 
n    Before  thy  feet,  my  God ! 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure,  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base, 
So  false,  as  mine  has  been ; 


PENITENTIAL.  411 


So  faithless  to  its  promises, — 
So  prone  to  every  sin. 

3  How  long,  dear  Saviour  !  shall  I  feel 
These  struggles  in  my  breast  ? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

'mf     4  Break,  sovereign  grace !  Oh !  break  the  charm. 

And  set  the  captive  free : 
<  Reveal,  great  God !  thy  mighty  arm, 

/  And  haste  to  rescue  me. 


HYMN  295,  C.  M. 

Sin  bewailed  at  the  Cross. 


295 

aff     1   AH  !  if  my  soul  was  formed  for  woe, 
w  How  would  I  vent  my  sighs  ! 
Repentance  should,  like  rivers,  flow 
From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  'T  was  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, — 
And  groaned  away  a  dying  life, 
For  thee,  my  soul! — for  thee. 

3  Oh !  how  I  hate  those  sins  of  mine, 

That  shed  the  Saviour's  blood ; 
That  pierced  and  nailed  his  sacred  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood ! 

—      4  Yes,  my  Redeemer !  they  shall  die  ; 
My  heart  hath  so  decreed ;  * 

Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things, 
>  That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

p        5  "While,  with  a  melting,  broken  heart, 
My  murdered  Lord  I  view, 

mf  I  'U  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 

i  And  slay  the  murderers  too. 
t 

j    QQ/>  HYMN  296,  C.  M. 

I     /^  y  D  Mourning  at  the  Sepulchre. 

*t  mp  1  TTE  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord  I 

I  —  1    Oast  all  your  fears  away ; 

{  <  Draw  near,  and,  with  delight,  behold 

♦  >  The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

J    mp     2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought ; — 

*  'T  was  love  that  brought  him  low ; 


412  HYMN  OCXOVII. 

Thus  low  in  death  the  Saviour  lay, 
Who  lived  and  bled  for  you. 

3  If  ye  have  wept  at  yonder  cross, 
And  still  your  sorrows  rise, 
Stoop  down,  and  view  the  vanquished  grave. 
And  wipe  your  weeping  eyes. 

<  4  Your  Saviour  lives, — for  ever  lives ! — 
/  Raise  a  triumphant  strain ; 

No  powers  of  hell,  nor  bars  of  death, 
The  conqueror  could  detain. 

6  O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  now  presides. 
Though  once  among  the  dead ; 
And  to  eternity  shall  reign 
Creation's  glorious  Head. 

<  6  Ye  mourning  souls  !  rejoice,  while  you 

>  His  empty  tomb  survey  ; 

<  As  Christ  arose,  so  you  shall  rise 
/  To  realms  of  endleP3  day. 

QQn'  HYMN  297,  CM. 

/^iji  Returning  to  Christ. 

aff     1  TTOW  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 
-tl  Has  wandered  from  the  Lord  ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, — 
Forgetful  of  his  word ! 

2  Y^  sovereign  mercy  calls — "  Return !" 

TDear  Lord  !  and  may  I  come  ? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn  ; 
Oh  !  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou,  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live. 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

<  4  Almighty  grace !  thy  healing  power, 
mf  How  glorious — how  divine ! 

That  can,  to  life  and  bliss,  restore 

>  A  heart  so  vile  as  mine ! 

mp     5  Thy  pard'ning  love — so  free,  so  sweet — 

<  Dear  Saviour !  I  adore ; 

>  Oh !  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
p  And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


OONYERSIOK  413    ' 


CONVERSION, 


298 


HYMN  298,  C.  P.  M. 

The  JVew  Birth. 

mf     1    \  WAKED  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 

^  My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found^ 
p  And  knew  not  where  to  go : 

mf         One  solemn  truth  increased  my  pain, — 

>  The  sinner  "  must  be  born  again," 
p  Or  sink  to  endless  woe. 

<       2  1  heard  the  law  its  thunders  roll, 
p  While  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, — 

A  vast  oppressive  load : 
All  creature  aid  I  saw  was  vain ; — 
The  sinner  "  must  be  born  again," 
Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

mf     3  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell — 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell, 
To  bring  salvation  near : 
—  Yet  still  I  found  this  truth  remain, — 

>  The  sinner  "  must  be  born  again," 
p  Or  sink  in  deep  despair. 

mp     4  But,  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay. 

The  bleeding  Saviour  passed  that  way, 

My  bondage  to  remove : 
The  sinner,  once  by  justice  slain, 
mf         Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again. 
And  sings  redeeming  love. 


299 


HYMN  299,  L.  M. 

Goi,  the  Portion  of  the  Soul. 

aff     1  PAR  from  thy  fold,  O  God !  my  feet 

•T   Once  moved  in  error's  devious  maze ; 
Nor  found  religious  duties  sweet, 
Nor  sought  thy  face,  nor  loved  thy  ways. 

2  With  tenderest  voice,  thou  bad'st  me  flee 

The  paths,  which  thou  couldst  ne'er  approve ; 
And  gently  drew  my  soul  to  thee. 
With  cords  of  sweet  eternal  love. 


35* 


414  HYMNS  ceo,  COOL 

3  Now  to  thy  footstool,  Lord !  I  fly, 
p  And  low  in  self-abasement  fall ; 

A  vile,  a  helpless  worm,  am  I, 

<  And  thou,  my  God !  art  all  in  all. 

—  4  Dearer — far  dearer  to  my  heart. 

Than  all  the  joys  that  earth  can  give; 
From  fame,  from  wealth,  from  friends  I  'd  part, 
Beneath  thy  countenance  to  live. 

Q  Af\  HYMN  300,  8s  and  7s. 

0\J\J  Taking  up  the  Cross. 

m       1    TESTIS !  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
0   All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee  ; 
p  Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

—  Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be ; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, — 

All  I  've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known ! 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, — 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own ! 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me ; 

They  have  left  my  Saviour,  too ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me : — 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue ; 
Oh !  while  thou  dost  smile  upon  nie, 

<  ,        God  of  wisdom,  love  and  might ! 

mf         Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me  ; — 

<  Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

—  3  Perish,  earthly  fame  and  treasure  ! 
>  Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain ! 

—  In  thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure; 

With  thy  favor,  life  is  gain : 
mp         Oh  !  't  is  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 
While  thy  love  is  left  to  me ; 

—  Oh !  't  were  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 


H7HN  301,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

The  Surrender. 


301 

mf     1  T^TELCOME,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer! 
* '    Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Lord !  I  make  a  full  surrender, 
T-  Every  power  and  thought  be  thine ; 

Thine  entirely, — 

Through  eternal  ages  thine. 


CONVERSION.  415 


mf     2  Known  to  all  to  be  thy  mansion, 
Earth  and  hell  will  disappear ; 
Or  in  vain  attempt  possession, 

When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near : — 

/"         Shout,  O  Zion  ! 

Shout,  ye  saints  !  the  Lord  is  here. 


302 


HTMN  302,  78. 

Love  to  the  Saints. 


m       1  pEOPLE  of  the  living  God  ! 

A    I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
mp         Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  no  where  found  ; 

—  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns, — 
mp  Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest ; 

Brethren  !  where  your  altar  burns, 
Oh !  receive  me  into  rest. 

<  2  Lonely,  I  no  longer  roam, 

—  Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave ; 

<  Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 

>  Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave  : 
mf         Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore. 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine; 
Earth  can  fill  ni}'  soul  no  more, — 

>  Every  idol  I  resign. 


303 


HYMN  303,  C.  M. 

Subdued  by  the  Cross. 

1  TN  evil,  long  I  took  delight, 
J-  TJnawed  by  shame  or  fear. 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 

And  stopped  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree. 

In  agonies  and  blood ; 
He  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Oh  !  never,  till  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  I  forget  that  look ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt. 

It  plunged  me  in  despair ; 


416  HYMNS  CCCIV,  CCCV. 

I  saw,  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 

<  5  A  second  look  he  gave,  that  said, 

—  "I  freely  all  forgive ; 

This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, — 
I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

6  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  displays, 
In  all  its  blackest  hue, — 

<  Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace, — 

—  It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

OfiA  HYMN  304,  8s  and  Ts. 

OL/tB  Redemption. 

m       1  O  WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
^  Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ! 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 

>  From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

—  2  Here  I  '11  sit,  for  ever  viewing 

mp  Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood ; — 

Precious  drops !  my  soul  bedewing. 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

—  3  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven. 

While  upon  the  cross  I  gaze  ; 
Love  I  much  ? — I  've  much  forgiven, — 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

4  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing. 

Gazing  here  I  'd  spend  my  breath ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, — 
Life  deriving  from  his  death. 

5  Lord !  in  ceaseless  contemplation. 

Fix  my  heart  and  eyes  on  thine, 

<  Till  I  taste  thy  whole  salvation, 

mf  Where,  unveiled,  thy  glories  shine. 


305 

m       1 


HYMN  305,  L.  M. 

Parting  with  carnal  Joys. 

I  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away,— 
Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind  I 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea. 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

Your  streams  were  floating  me  along, 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair ; 


CONVERSION.  417    j 


—  And,  while  I  listened  to  your  song, 

>  Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  there. 

—  3  Lord !  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 

>  That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss ; 
<           That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 

I    —  And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

I  mf  4  Now,  to  the  shining  realms  above, 

I  I  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  mine  eyes ; 

I  <  Oh  !  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

\  f  To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies. 

I  5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 

I  Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 

I  There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 

j  And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

\     OA^  HYMN306,  S.  M. 

1      O  L/  U  Rejoicing. 

j    mf     1  \rO"W  let  our  voices  join 
i  i-^   To  raise  a  sacred  song ; 

I  Ye  pilgrims !  in  Jehovah's  ways, 

With  music  pass  along. 

dol     2  See — flowers  of  paradise, 

In  rich  profusion,  spring ; 
The  sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

—      3  See— Salem's  golden  spires, 
<  In  beauteous  prospect,  rise  ; 

/  And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear. 

Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

4  All  honor  to  his  name. 

Who  marks  the  shining  way, — 
To  him,  who  leads  the  pilgrims  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 


307 


HYMN  807,  C.  M. 

Salvation  welcomed. 


mf     1  CALVATION!  Oh!  the  joyful  sound; 
O  'T  is  pleasure  to  our  ears ; — 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

p        2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 
At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 


^ 

418 

<  But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
mf  To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

/       8  Salvation! — let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around  ; 
"While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

Of\Q  HYMN  308,  7s. 

Ov/O  Darkness  turned  to  Light. 

mf     1  "D  OUNDLESS  glory,  Lord !  be  thine  ; 
jJ  Thou  hast  made  the  darkness  shine : 
Thou  hast  sent  a  cheering  ray ; 
Thou  hast  turned  our  night  to  day. 

—  2  Darkness  long  involved  us  round, 
Till  we  knew  the  joyful  sound  ; 

<  Then  our  darkness  tied  away, — 
mf         Chased  by  truth's  effulgent  ray. 

—  3  They  are  blessed,  and  none  beside, — 
They,  who  in  the  truth  abide ; 
Clear,  the  light  that  marks  their  way — 

<  Leading  to  eternal  day. 

—  4  Guide  us,  Saviour !  through  the  road, 
Till  we  reach  the  saints'  abode ; 

<  Till  we  see  thee  throned  above, 
mf        As  thou  art, — the  God  of  love. 

QAQ  HYMN  309,  CM. 

OL/t7  Returning  to  Zion. 

mf     1  CING,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord ! 
O  Your  great  Deliverer  sing : 
Ye  pilgrims  !  now,  for  Zion  bound, 

f  Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

—  2  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  made;— 
mp  How  peaceful  and  how  plain ! 

—  The  simplest  traveler  need  not  err, 
Nor  seek  the  path  in  vain. 

3  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on. 
Through  all  the  blissful  road ; 

<  Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise, 
mf  And  see  your  smiling  God. 

/        4  Bright  garlands  of  immortal  joy 
Shall  bloom  on  every  head  ; 


CONVERSION.  419 


mp         While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress, 
>  Like  shadows,  all  are  fled, 

f       5  March  on,  in  your  Redeemer's  strength ; 
Pursue  his  footsteps  still ; 
With  joyful  hope,  still  fix  your  eye 
On  Zion's  heavenly  hill. 


310 


HYMN  310,  S.  M. 

Submission  to  Christ. 


«# 

1    TESUS!  I  come  to  thee, 
t/   A  sinner  doomed  to  die ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  cross, — 
Here  at  thy  feet  I  lie. 

2  Can  mercy  reach  my  case, 
And  all  my  sins  remove  ? 
Break,  0  my  God !  this  heart  of  stone, 
And  melt  it  by  thy  love. 

3  Too  long  my  soul  has  gone, 
Far  from  my  God,  astray ; 
I  've  sported  on  the  brink  of  hell, 
In  sin's  delusive  way. 

4  But,  Lord  !  my  heart  is  fixed, — 
I  hope  in  thee  alone  ; 
Break  off  the  chains  of  sin  and  death, 
And  bind  me  to  thy  throne. 

5  Thy  blood  can  cleanse  my  heart. 
Thy  hand  can  wipe  my  tears ; — 
Oh  !  send  thy  blessed  Spirit  down, 
To  banish  all  my  fears. 

< 

6  Then  shall  my  soul  arise. 
From  sin  and  Satan  free  ; 
Redeemed  from  hell  and  every  foe, 
I  '11  trust  alone  in  thee. 

Q  1  1                        HYMN  311,  C.  M. 

oil                                   Self-Dedication. 

m       1    U/ELCOME,  0  Saviour!  to  my  heart; 
»'    Possess  thine  humble  throne ; 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart. 
And  claim  me  for  thine  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake. 
To  thee,  I  all  resign  ; 

420  HYMNS  COOXII,  COOXIII. 

My  longing  heart,  O  Jesus  !  take, 
And  till  with  love  divine. 

m^     3  Oh  !  may  I  never  turn  aside, 
Nor  from  thy  bosom  flee ; 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide, — 
I  give  it  all  to  thee. 

Q  -|  Q  HYMN  312,  C.  M. 

e)  JL  /w  Prayer  for  the  Spirit  of  Adoption. 

of     1  CPIRIT  of  holiness!  look  down, 
0  Our  fainting  hearts  to  cheer ; 
And,  when  we  tremble  at  thy  frown. 
Oh !  bring  thy  comforts  near. 

2  The  terrors  thy  convictions  wrought, 

Oh !  let  thy  grace  remove ; 
And  may  the  souls,  which  thou  hast  taught 
To  weep,  now  learn  to  love. 

3  Now  let  thy  saving  mercy  heal 

The  wounds  it  made  before ; 
Now  on  our  hearts  impress  thy  seal. 
That  we  may  doubt  no  more. 

—  4  Complete  the  work  thou  hast  begun, 

And  make  our  darkness  light,— 
mf         That  we  a  glorious  race  may  run, 
Till  faith  be  lost  in  sight. 

—  5  Then,  as  our  wandering  eyes  discern 

The  Lord's  unclouded  face, 
<  In  fitter  language,  we  shall  learn 

/  To  sing  triumphant  grace. 

rv  1  Q  HYMN  313,  C.  M. 

O  i  t5  Old  Tilings  passed  away. 

\    m       1  T  ET  earthly  minds  the  world  pursue, 
Jj  It  has  no  charms  for  me  ; 
Once  I  admired  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  hath  set  me  free. 

2  Its  joys  can  now  no  longer  please, 
Nor  e'en  content  afford ; 

Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these. 
For  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As,  by  the  light  of  opening  day. 
The  stars  are  all  concealed ; 


►^•»*»*'»*'*^***^ 


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CON  VERSION.  421 


i  >  So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 

]  —  When  Jesus  is  revealed. 

j  mp     4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

J  p  I  bid  them  all  depart ; 

I  <  His  name,  his  love,  his  gracious  voice, 

j  —  Have  fixed  my  roving  heart. 

I  5  But  may  I  hope,  that  thou  wilt  own 

I  A  worthless  worm  like  me  ? 

{  Dear  Lord !  I  would  be  thine  alone, 

I  And  wholly  live  to  thee. 

I  Q  1  /4  HYMN  314,  C.  M. 

I  t)  1 4t  The  full  Purpose. 

I  m       1  TIsT  all  my  Lord's  ai)pointed  ways, 
{  J-  My  journey  I  '11  pursue  ; 


Hinder  me  not, — ye  much-loved  saints ! 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

mf     2  Through  floods  and  fiames,  if  Jesus  leads, 
I  '11  follow  where  he  goes ; 
Hinder  me  not ! — shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duty,  and  through  trials  too, 
I  '11  go  at  his  command ; 

<  Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
/  To  my  Immanuel's  land. 

—  4  And,  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, — 
Hinder  me  not, — come,  welcome,  death ! 
mf  I  '11  gladly  go  with  thee. 

Q  -I  p-  HYMN  315,  8s  and  7s. 

mf     1   pOME,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing  ! 
v  Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lays  ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

<  Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

—  2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

<  Sung  by  raptured  saints  above ; 
mf         Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 

While  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

—  8  Jesus  sought  me  Avhen  a  stranger. 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 


422  HYMNS  COOXVI,  OOOXVII. 

He  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

4  Oh !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 
Daily  I  'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  thy  grace,  Lord !  like  a  fetter. 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 

p        5  Prone  to  wander, — Lord !  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love  ; 
<  Here 's  ray  heart,  Oh !  take  and  seal  it,- 

'mf  Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 


316 


HYMN  316,  C.  M. 

Joy  over  the  Penitent. 

I  m       1  AH !  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 

\  >  V/  When  but  one  sinner  turns, 

I  p  And,  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 

J  His  sin  and  error  mourns ! 

I  —      2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below, 

I  mf  In  songs,  their  tongues  employ ; 

I  Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 

\  <  And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

j  —      8  Well-pleased,  the  Father  sees,  and  hears 

I  >  The  conscious  sinner's  moan  ; 

I  mp         Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

♦  —  And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

♦  mf     4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 
i  But  kindle  with  new  fire : 

I  <         "  The  sinner  lost  is  found !"— they  sing, 

*  /  And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

\  017  HYMN  317,  L.  M. 

t  Ox/  Joy  in  Heaven  for  a  repenting  Sinner. 

\  '^f     1  Tl/'HO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise, 

*  *'    Through  all  the  courts  of  Paradise, 

♦  To  see  a  prodigal  return, — 

\  To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

1  2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 

♦  The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  ; 

I  The  Son  with  joy  looks  down,  and  sees 

*  The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

i  —      8  The  Spirit  takes  dehght  to  view 

*  The  holy  soul  he  formed  anew, 


CONVERSION".  423 


mf         And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 

<  The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

q  1  Q  HYMN  318,  S.  M. 

O  1  O  The  Song  of  the  Saved  on  Earth. 

m       1  "DROM  Egypt's  bondage  come, 

^   AVhere,  death  and  darkness  reign, 
We  seek  a  new,  a  better  home, 
Where  we  our  rest  shall  gain. 

mf     2  To  Canaan's  sacred  bound, 

We  haste  with  songs  of  joy, 

<  Where  peace  and  liberty  are  found, 

—  And  sweets  that  never  cloy. 

3  There  sin  and  sorrow  cease, 
And  every  conflict 's  o'er  ; 
There  we  shall  dwell  in  endless  peace, 
Nor  thirst  nor  hunger  more. 

mf     4  There,  in  celestial  strains. 

Enraptured  myriads  sing ; 

<  And  love  in  every  bosom  reigns, — 
/  For  God  himself  is  king. 

mf     5  We  hope  to  join  the  throng. 

And  soon  their  pleasures  share, — 

/  To  sing  the  everlasting  song, 

With  all  the  ransomed  there. 

dol     6  How  sweet  the  prospect  is ! 

It  cheers  the  pilgrim's  breast ; 

—  We  're  journeying,  through  the  wilderness, 
>  To  our  eternal  rest. 

Q  -«  Q  HYMN  319,  L.  M. 

tJ  ±  tJ  Ji   Youth,  seeking  heavenly   Wisdom. 


n 


Nor  fleeting  pleasures  of  an  hour  : 
My  soul  aspires  to  nobler  things 
Than  all  the  pride  and  state  of  kings. 

mp     2  One  thing  I  ask ; — Lord  !  wilt  thou  hear, 
And  grant  my  soul  a  gift  so  dear  ? — 
Wisdom,  descending  from  above. 
The  sweetest  token  of  thy  love : — 

—      3  Wisdom,  betimes  to  know  the  Lord, 
To  fear  his  name,  and  keep  his  word ; 


424  HYMN  COCXX. 


~t 


To  lead  my  feet  in  paths  of  truth, 

And  guide  and  guard  my  wandering  youth. 

4  Then,  shouldst  thou  grant  a  length  of  days, 

<  My  life  shall  still  proclaim  thy  praise ; 

—  Or  early  death  my  soul  convey 

<  To  realms  of  everlasting  day.         » 

OiyCi  HYMN  320,  H.  m/ 

O/wvJ  Renouncing  the   World. 

m       1   pOME,  my  fond  fluttering  heart ! 

v^  Come,  struggle  to  be  free ; 

Thou  and  the  world  must  part, 
However  hard  it  be  : 

My  trembling  spirit  owns  it  just, 
>  But  cleaves  yet  closer  to  the  dust. 

— "    2  Ye  tempting  sweets !  forbear  ; 

Ye  dearest  idols  !  fall ; 
My  love  ye  must  not  share, 

Jesus  shall  have  it  all : 
mp         'T  is  bitter  pain, — 't  is  cruel  smart, — 
p  But,  ah !  thou  must  consent,  my  heart ! 

mp      3  Ye  fair  enchanting  throng ! 

Ye  golden  dreams !  farewell ! 

—  Earth  has  prevailed  too  long. 

And  now  I  break  the  spell : 
p  Farewell,  ye  joys  of  early  years ! — 

p>        Jesus!  forgive  these  parting  tears. 

7np     4  In  Gilead  there  is  balm, 

A  kind  Physician  there, 
My  fevered  mind  to  calm, 

And  bid  me  not  despair  : 
Aid  me,  dear  Saviour !  set  me  free ; 
My  all  I  would  resign  to  thee. 

5  Oh !  may  I  feel  thy  worth, 

And  let  no  idol  dare, — 
No  vanity  of  earth. 

With  thee,  my  Lord !  compare : 
Now  bid  all  worldly  joys  depart, 

—  And  reign  supremely  in  my  heart. 


f 


CHRISTIAN.  425 


CHRISTIAN. 


i 

\  QQI  HYMN  321,  7s. 

*  O/wX  Rejoicing  in  Jesus. 

\  f        1   \rOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 

#  ^   Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name ; 

♦  Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
i  Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

♦  —  2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
{  Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
I  <  As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 

J  /  Praise,  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

I  <       3  Mourning  souls !  dry  up  your  tears  ; 

i  —  Banish  all  your  sinful  fears  ; 

♦  <  See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, — 
J  —  Canceled  by  redeeming  love. 

♦  <       4  Welcome  all,  by  sin  oppressed, — 
J  /  Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest ! 

*  ISTothing  brought  him  from  above, — 
i  Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

t  5  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring; 

i  Strike  aloud  each  joyful  string ; 

*  Mortals !  join  the  hosts  above, — 
i  Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

*,  6  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home, 

*  When  we  to  his  glory  come, 

J  We  shall  all  the  fullness  prove 

♦  Of  the  Lord's  redeeming  love. 


322 


HYMN  322,  8s  and  7s. 

Joyful  Hope. 

I    '>^f     1  17' NOW,  my  soul !  thy  full  salvation  ; 

*  J^  Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear  and  care, 
J                 Joy  to  find,  in  every  station, 

*  Something  still  to  do  or  bear  : 

I  —  Think,  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee  ; 

j  Think,  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine  ; 

J  Think,  what  Jesus  did  to  win  thee  ; — 

*  >  Child  of  heaven !  canst  thou  repine  ? 

'3? 


426  HYMNS  OCOXXIII,  CCCXXIV. 

mf     2  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  witii  faith,  and  winged  with  prayer 
Heaven's  eternal  day  's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there : 

—  Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission, 
>  Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 

<  Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, — 
mf  Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

090  HYMN  323,  S.  M. 

*J/^^  Salvation  by  Ghrace. 

f        1  pRAOE  ! — 't  is  a  charming  sound, — 
vJ  Harmonious  to  the  ear ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

—  2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 
mp  To  save  rebellious  man  ; 

—  And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown. 
Through  everlasting  days  ; 

<  It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
mf  And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


324 


HYMN  324,  C.  M. 

Filial   Obedience. 


J  m       1  /^  RACE,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed, 
I  \J  Abides  and  reigns  within ; 

I  Immortal  principles  forbid 

I  The  sons  of  God  to  sin. 

\  2  Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave, 

{  Do  they  perform  his  will ; 

j  But,  with  the  noblest  powers  they  have, 

His  sweet  commands  fulfill. 

3  They  find  access,  at  every  hour, 
To  God,  within  the  veil ; 
<  Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 

mf  And  joys  that  never  fail. 


CHRISTIAN.  427 


if  4  Oh  I  happy  souls  ! — Oh !  glorious  state 

\  Of  overflowing  grace, — 

j    —  To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 

*  And  see  his  lovely  face. 

5  Lord !  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne ; 
Call  me  a  child  of  thine ; 

Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Soa 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 

6  There  shed  thy  choicest  love  abroad, 
\  And  make  my  comforts  strong ; 

'»  Then  shall  I  say,—"  My  Father,  God  !"— 

I  With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

\     '40^  HYMN  325,  CM. 

*  0/w<-/  Faith  encouraged  by  ancient  Examples. 

\  m       ID  ISE,  O  my  soul !  pursue  the  path, 
i  11  By  ancient  worthies  trod ; 

\  Aspiring,  view  those  hoi}"  men, 

*  Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 
And  in  example  live ; 

<  Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds, 

—  Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

<  3  'T  was  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood, 
mf  They  conquered  every  foe ; 

<  And,  to  his  power  and  matchless  grace, 
/  Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe, 

—  4=  Lord !  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  thou  hast  given ; 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road, 

That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 


326 


HYMN  326,  L.  M. 

Salvation  through  Christ. 

mf     1  1\rOW,  to  the  power  of  God  supreme, 
i^    Be  everlasting  honors  given ; 
He  saves  from  hell, — we  bless  his  name,— 

<  He  calls  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven. 

—      2  Not  for  our  duties,  or  deserts. 

But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts. 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 


J  428        HYMNS  COOXXVII,  CCOXXVIII. 

I  3  'T  was  his  own  purpose,  that  begun 

i  >  To  rescue  rebels,  doomed  to  die  ; 

I  <  He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ,  his  Son, 

J  mf  Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

♦  —       4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

i  And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known 

J  Declares  the  great  transaction  past, 

{  mf  And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

*  p        5  He  dies, — and,  in  that  dreadful  night, 
I  Did  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy ; 

J  <  Eising — he  brought  our  heaven  to  light, 

{  f  And  took  possession  of  the  joy. 

i 


.  327 

i    mf     1 


HYMN  327,  C.  M. 

The  Hope  of  Heaven. 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear, 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 

♦  I  bid  fare^vell  to  every  fear, 
i    >  And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

I  <  2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

i  f  And  hell's  fierce  darts  be  hurled, 

*  <  Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
I  f  And  face  a  frowning  world. 

mf  8  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 

>  And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
<  May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
mf  My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all ;  — 

mp  4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul, 

>  In  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 
p            And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll, 
pp  Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

OQO  HYMN  328.  7s  and  6s,  Peculiar. 

O/wO  Pilgrim's  Song, 

mf     1  T)ISE,  my  soul !  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
-tl  Thy  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things. 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place  : 
\    —  Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay,  \ 

I  Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ;  i 

i    mf         Eise,  ray  soul !  and  haste  away,  * 

To  seats  prepared  above.  ♦ 


OHRISTIAK  429 


2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun, — 

Both  speed  thein  to  their  source ; 
So  a  souL,  that 's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face ; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 
dol  To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

inf     Z  Cease,  ye  pilgrims !  cease  to  mourn, 
Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  the  Saviour  will  return, 
/  Triumphant  in  the  skies : 

—  Yet  a  season, — and  you  know, 
Happy  entrance  will  be  given ; 

All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

<  And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

OQQ  HYMN  329,  CM. 

O/wty  Salvation  by  Grace. 

p        IT  ORD !  we  confess  our  numerous  faults ; 
^  How  great  our  guilt  has  been  ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

mf     2  But,  0  my  soul !  for  ever  praise, 
For  ever  love  his  name, 

—  Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 

>  Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

—  3  'T  is  not  by  works  of  righteousness 
Which  our  own  hands  have  done, 

<  But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace, 
mf  Abounding  through  his  Son. 

—  4  'T  is  from  the  mercy  of  our  God, 
That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 

'T  is  by  the  water,  and  the  blood, 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 

>  5  ''T  is  through  the  purchase  of  his  death 
p  Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 

—  The  Spirit  is  sent  down,  to  breathe 
mp  On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

<  6  Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew ; 
mf  And,  justified  by  grace. 

We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 


1  430          HYMNS  CCCXXX,  OCCXXXI                      t 

i   - .   I 

*  QQfl  HYMN  330,  S.  M,                                      | 

'  tJtjyJ                          Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth.                                              i 

J  mf     1  pOME,  ye  who  love  the  Lord!                             j 

J  yj  And  let  your  joys  be  known ;                            J 

I  Join  in  a  song  of  sweet  accord, 

J  And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

*  —      2  Let  those  refuse  ix)  sing, 
}  Who  never  knew  our  God ; 
J  <           But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
J  mf            May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

*  3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
}  Glory  begun  below  ; 

*  Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
jj  From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

I  4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

I  A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 

*4  Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 

*  Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

i  5  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

J  And  every  tear  be  dry ; 

}  f           We  're  marching  through  Immanuel^s  grotmd, 

*  To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


HYMN  331,  C.  M. 

Redemption  and  Protection. 


I  331 

if"      1     A  RISE,  my  soul  I  my  joyful  powers  \ 

1j>  j\.  And  triumph  in  my  God  ; 

i  Awake,  my  voice !  and  loud  proclaim 

*  His  glorious  grace  abroad. 

*,  —      2  He  raised  me  from  the  deeps  of  sin, — 

*  The  opening  gates  of  heU ; 

4  And  fixed  my  standing  more  secure, 

\  Than  't  was  before  I  fell. 

*  —      3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love, 

*  Beneath  my  soul  be  placed ; 
{                  And  on  the  rock  of  ages  set 

*  My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

J  mf     4  The  city  of  my  blest  abode 
\  Is  walled  around  with  grace ; 

i  f  Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands, 

\  To  shield  the  sacred  place. 


CHRISTIAN".  431 


"        5  Arise,  my  soul !  awake,  my  voice ! 

And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing ; 
ff  Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 

My  Saviour  and  my  King. 


332 


m 


HYMN  332,  C.  M. 

Pleasures  unseen. 

1  AH!  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly, 

>  yj  Above  these  gloomy  shades, 

<  To  those  bright  worlds,  beyond  the  sky, 

>  Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades ! — 

—  2  There,  joys,  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

>  Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 

<  In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
mf  Unconscious  of  decay. 

—  3  Lord !  send  a  beam  of  hght  divine, 

To  guide  our  upAvard  aim  ; 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine, 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

mf     4  Oh  !  then,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

<  Our  ardent  hope  shall  rise 
/           To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring 

Immortal,  in  the  skies. 

q  q  Q  HYMN  333,  C.  M. 

tJtJ^  The  Robe  of  Righteousness. 

f"      1    A  WAKE,  my  heart !  arise,  ray  tongue ! 
-^  Prepare  a  tuneful  voice  ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  'T  is  he  adorned  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine  ; 
p  Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm, 

—  He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

7np     3  And,  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 
Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

mf     4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  exceeds 
What  earthly  princes  wear ! 
These  ornaments — how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  white  the  garments  are !  J 


432        HYMNS  CCOXXXIV,  CCCXXXY. 

5  Strangely,  my  soul !  art  thou  arrayed 
By  the  gi-eat  sacred  Three  f 
<  In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise^ 

mf  Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 


HYMN  334,  L,  M. 

The  Christian  Race. 


334 

/"      1    i  WAKE,  our  souls  !  away,  our  fears ! 

ii-  Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone  ; 
Awake — and  run  the  lieavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

—      2  True. — 't  is  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

>  And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
<           But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

W(/  Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint  ;- 

f        3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 
Is  ever  new,  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

rnf     4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  full  supply ; 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength, 

>  Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

/        5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air. 

We  '11  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love,  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 

q  q  ;-  HYMN  336,  C.  M. 

ijtJtJ  The  Christian  Race. 

f"      1     A  WAKE,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 
-Hl  And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice, 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'T  is  he,  whose  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

mf     3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 
Hold  thee  in  full  survey ; 
Eorget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 


^^ 


r 


CHRISTIAN.  433 


—      4  Blest  Saviour  !  introduced  by  thee, 
Our  race  have  we  begun  ; 

nf         And,  crowned  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet, 
We  '11  lay  our  trophies  down. 


336 


HYMN  336,  7s. 

Rejoicing  in  Hope. 


wf     1  /  ^  IIILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King ! 

V  As       ■ 


• 


ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  traveling  home  to  God, 
In  the  v/ay  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

f"      3  Shout,  ye  little  flock!  and  blest ; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
Tiiere,  your  seat  is  now  prepared, — 
There,  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren !  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  3'ou  undismayed  go  on. 

miy     5  Lord  !  submissive  make  us  go, 
—  Gladly  leaving  all  below; 

Only  tliou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 


HYMN  337,  L.  M. 

The  Christian   fVarfare. 


337 

f"      1   CTAND  up,  ray  soul!  shake  off  thy  fears, 

^  And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on;  i 

March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy,  * 

Wliere  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain,  's  gone.  I 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, —  \ 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes  ;  i 

Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross,  | 

And  sung  the  triumph,  when  he  rose.  I 

\             8  Then,  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on,  | 

I                     Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate  ;  I 

I     <           There,  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign,  J 

I    /               And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait.  * 


434     HYMNS  CCOXXXVIII,  CCCXXXIX. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace  ; 
"While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

Q  Q  Q  HYMN  338,  C.  M. 

OOO  Holy  Love. 

mf     1  TTAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
JJ-  Where  love  inspires  the  breast; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

>  2  Knowledge, — alas !  't  is  all  in  vain, 
rrifp  And  all  in  vain  our  fear : 

—  Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

mf     8  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings. 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
<  Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings, 

mf  In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

—  4  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 
mj)  Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
mf         The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away, 

To  see  our  smiling  God. 

Q  q  Q  HYMN  339,  L.  M. 

O  O  t7  Love  to  God  and  Man. 

m  1  XT  AD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
-tl  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, — 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 

>  Like  tinkling  brass— an  empty  sound. 

—  2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach,  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell, — 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still — I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store. 
To  f«ed  the  hungry,  clothe  the  poor ; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame. 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  ; — 

4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men. 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain  : 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfill. 


CHRISTIAN.  435 


OAf\  HYMN340,  L.  M. 

04rW  Who  on  Earth  are  blessed. 

\    mp     1  "DLEST  are  the  bumble  souls,  tbat  see 
-D  Their  emptiness  and  poverty  ; 

—  Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
/  And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 

>  2  Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 

mp         Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart ; 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows — 

>  A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 

—  8  Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 

From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war ; 
God  will  secure  their  happy  state, 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

mf     4  Blest  are  the  souls,  that  thirst  for  grace, — 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness  ; 
They  shall  be  well  supplied,  and  fed, 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

Q/i  1  HYMN  341,  L.  M. 

04ri  X  Who  on  Earth  are  Messed. 

m       1  "DLEST  ai-e  the  men,  whose  hearts  do  movo 
p  J-^  And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love  ; 

—  From  Christ,  the  Lord,  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

2  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defihng  power  of  sin  ; 

With  endless  pleasure,  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 

Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife  ; 

<  They  shall  be  called  the  heirs  of  bliss, — 

>  The  sons  of  God — the  God  of  peace. 

mp     4  Blest  are  the  sufferers,  who  partake 

Of  pain  and  shame,  for  Jesus'  sake  ; — 

<  Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord,— 
/  Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 


342 

m       1 


HYMN  342,  C.  M. 

Brotherly  Love. 


HOW  sweet  and  heavenly  is  the  sight, 
When  those,  who  love  the  Lord, 


1 


436  HYMNS  CCOXLIII,  CCOXLIV. 

In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfill  his  word ! 

>       2  Oh !  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 
mp  And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 

May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
mf  And  joy  from  heart  to  heart. 

dol     3  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream. 
Through  every  bosom  flow  ; 
Let  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem. 
In  every  action,  glow. 

4  Love  is  the  golden  chain,  that  binds 
The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he  's  an  heir  of  heaven,  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 


HYMN  343,  Ts. 

Christian   Union  and  Love. 


343 

^fff     1    TESUS,  Lord !  we  look  to  thee, 
tf   Let  us  in  thy  name  agree  ; 
Show  thyself  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Bid  all  strife  for  ever  cease. 

2  Make  us  one  in  heart  and  mind. 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind, 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thought  and  word. 
Wholly  like  our  blessed  Lord. 

3  Let  us  each  for  others  care. 
Each  his  brother's  burden  bear, 
To  thy  church  a  pattern  give, 
Showing  how  behevers  five. 


m 


if     4  Let  ns,  then,  with  joy,  remove 
To  thy  family  above ; 
f  On  the  wings  of  angels  fly, — 

Showing  how  believei-s  die. 


344 


EYHN  344,  S.  K. 

Christian   Union. 


1  "DLEST  be  the  tie,  that  binds 
-L^  Our  hearts,  in  Christian  love ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne. 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 


CHRISTIAK  437 


4^, 


Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one,— 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

m'p     3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 
Our  nmtual  burdens  bear ; 
xind  often,  for  each  other,  flows 
>  The  sympathizing  tear. 

mp     4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  ; 
—  But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 

And  hope  to  meet  again. 

raf     5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage,  by  the  way ; 
While  each,  in  expectation,  lives, 
And  loDgs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin,  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign, 
Through  all  eternity. 

q  /I  ;r  HYMN  345,  S.  M. 

O^O  All^  one  in  Christ. 

m       1  T  ET  party  names  no  more 

■L^  The  Christian  world  o'erspread: 
Gentile  and  Jew^  and  bond  and  free. 
Are  one,  in  Christ,  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth, 

Let  mutual  love  abound ; — 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 

3  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that  above, 
mf         Where  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

OAa  HYMN  346,  7s. 

Ot^U  Parting  of  Christians. 

m       1  T?OR  a  season  called  to  part, 

-T    Let  us  now  ourselves  commend. 
To  tlie  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

mp     2  Jesus!  hear  our  humble  prayer  ; 
Tender  Shepherd  of  tliy  sheep ! 


37^ 


438 


Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 


In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong ; 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain  ; 
Grant,  that,  if  we  live,  ere-long 

We  may  meet  in  peace  again. 

J  4  Then,  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 

i  mf  Joyful  songs  to  thee  shall  rise, 

«  <  And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord, 

\  >  Who  regards  our  humble  cries. 

\    Q/l  7  HYMN  347,  C.  M. 

J      O^fc  /  Love  to  our  JVeighbor. 

i    m       1  T7ATIIER  of  mercies !  send  thy  grace 

♦  -T    All-powerful  from  above, 

*t  To  form,  in  our  obedient  souls, 

♦  The  image  of  thy  love. 

{  2  Oh  !  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

♦  That  generous  pleasure  know, 
{   2'>>         Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 

I  And  weep  for  others'  woe. 

\   p        3  When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grief, 

♦  In  low  distress,  are  laid, 

1  Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 

I    —  And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 

I  mjy     4  So  Jesus  looked  on  dying  men, 

I  —  When  throned  above  the  skies ; 

f  And,  mid  th'  embraces  of  thy  love, 

♦  He  felt  compassion  rise. 

J  mf     5  On  wings  of  love  the  Saviour  flew, 
»  To  raise  us  from  the  ground  ; 

I  And  gave  his  own  most  precious  blood, 

j  >  A  bahn  for  every  wound. 

J     q^  Q  HYMN  348,  C.  M. 

♦  04fcO  Compassion  and  Charity. 

\    mp     1  "DLEST  is  the  man,  whose  softening  lieai't 
I  -D  Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 

{  To  whom  the  supphcating  eye 

{  Is  never  raised  in  vain ; 

2  Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  w  armth, 
A  brother's  woes  to  feel. 


CHRISTIAN.  439 


'p  And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 

He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

m'p     3  He  spreads  his  kind  supporting  arms 
To  every  child  of  grief ; 

—  His  secret  bounty  largely  flows, 

And  brings  unasked  relief. 

mp     4  To  gentle  offices  of  love, 

His  feet  are  never  slow ; 
He  views,  through  mercy's  melting  eye, 
A  brother  in  a  foe. 

—  5  He,  from  the  bosom  of  his  God, 

Shall  present  peace  receive  ; 
And,  when  he  kneels  before  the  throne, 
<  His  trerablino-  soul  shall  live. 


HYMN  349,  C.  M. 

For  benevolent  Societies. 


349 

mf     1  T)RIGHT  Source  of  everlasting  love ! 
-D  To  thee  our  souls  we  raise  ; 
And,  to  th^  sovereign  bounty,  rear 
A  monu  dient  of  praise. 

2  Thy  mercy  gilds  the  path  of  life. 

With  every  cheering  ray, 
>  Kindly  restrains  the  rising  tear, 

p  Or  wipes  that  tear  away. 

3  When  sunk  in  guilt,  our  souls  approached 

The  borders  of  despair, 

<  Thy  grace,  through  Jesus'  blood,  proclaimed 
mf  A  free  salvation  near. 

4  What  shall  we  render,  bounteous  Lord ! 

For  all  the  grace  we  see  ? 
p  Alas !  the  goodness,  worms  can  yield, 

Extendeth  not  to  thee. 

5  To  tents  of  wof   to  beds  of  pain, 

—  Our  cheerfu'  feet  repair ; 

And,  with  th<  gifts  thy  hand  bestows, 
Relieve  th'   mourners  there. 

<  6  The  widow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy, 

—  The  orphan  shall  be  fed ; 

i    <  The  hungering  soul  we  '11  gladly  point 

mf  To  Christ,  the  living  bread. 


J^ 


440  hy:n[ns  ocol,  cccli. 

Q  f-f^  HYMN  350,  C.  M. 

tJfJKJ  Charitable  Appropriations. 

'ESUS,  our  Lord!  how  rich  thy  grace! 
Thy  bounties — how  complete  ! 
How  shall  we  count  the  wondrous  sum, 
Or  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

nf     2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light, 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine  ; 
—  What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 

Since  all  the  world  is  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 
The  children  of  thy  grace, 
Whose  humble  names  thou  wilt  confess, 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

♦  4  In  them  may'st  thou  be  clothed  and  fed, 

J  Be  visited  and  cheered ; 

\    >  And,  in  their  accents  of  distress, 

J  —  The  Saviour's  voice  be  heard. 

* 

i  mp     5  Whate'er  our  willing  kands  can  give, 

J  Lord  !  at  thy  feet  we  lay  ; 

'  <  Grace  will  the  humble  gift  receive, 

\  —  And  grace  at  length  repay. 

\ 

\  opz-i  HYMN  351,  S.  M. 

O  ej  X  Supports  of  Religion. 

1  TITHEN  gloomy  doubts  and  fears 
n    The  trembling  heart  invade, 
And  all  the  face  of  nature  wears 
A  universal  shade ; — 


mp 


—  2  Religion  can  assuage 

The  tempest  of  the  soul ; 
And  every  fear  gives  up  its  rage. 
At  her  divine  control. 

3  Through  life's  bewildered  way, 

Her  hand  unerring  lead.  ; 
And,  o'er  the  path,  her  het  renly  ray 
A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

4  When  reason,  tired  and  blind, 
p  Sinks  helpless  and  afraid ; 

—  Thou  blest  Supporter  of  the  mind ! 
mf  How  pov?-erful  is  thine  aid  ! 

******* — *** * * »»*******»»****4. 


r 


CHRISTIAN.  441    i 


—      5  Oh  !  let  me  feel  thy  power, 
And  find  thy  sweet  relief, 
To  cheer  my  every  gloomy  hour, 
mjy  And  calm  my  every  grief. 

qno  HYMN  352,  CM. 

Ot//^  Contrition  and  Prayer. 

o.ff     1  All !  for  that  tenderness  of  heart, 
^  That  bows  before  the  Lord  ; 
That  owns  how  just  and  good  thou  art, 
And  trembles  at  thy  word. 

2  Oh  !  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears, 
Which  from  repentance  flow ; 

That  sense  of  guilt,  which,  trembling,  fears 
The  long-suspended  blow! 

3  Saviour  !  to  me,  in  pity  give, 
For  sin,  the  deep  distress ; 

The  pledge  thou  wilt,  at  last,  receive, 
\    >  And  bid  me  die  in  peace. 

J    mf     4  Oh  !  fill  my  soul  with  faith  and  love, 
*,  And  strength  to  do  thy  will ; 

I  Raise  my  desires  and  hopes  above, — 

\  Thyself  to  me  reveal. 

q  ;^  q  HYMN  353,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

J      tJtJ  tJ  Hope  encouraged. 

i  mp     1  A  MY  soul !  what  means  this  sadness  ? 
J  vj  Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down? 

*,  Let  thy  grief  be  turned  to  gladness, 

*  —  Bid  thy  restless  fear  begone ; 
I  mj         Look  to  Jesus, 
I                     And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 
\  —      2  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 
j  >  Though  thy  heart  is  stained  with  sin, 

*  —  Jesus  lives,  he  '11  ne'er  forget  thee, 
J  He  will  make  thee  pure  within ; 
\  mf         He  is  faithful 
I                     To  perform  his  gracious  word. 
I  mp     3  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 
I  And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road ; 
i  mf         His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee  ; 
\                     Soon  he  '11  bring  thee  home  to  God  ; 
J  /           Thou  shalt  praise  him, — 
I                    Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name.  J 


442  HYMNS  CCCLIV,  OCOLV. 

mf     4  Oh  !  that  I  could  now  adore  him, 
Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow  before  him, 
And  unceasing  sing  his  love! 

f  Happy  spirits ! 

When  shall  I  your  chorus  join  ? 


354 


HYMN  354,  C.  M. 

Strength  from  Heaven. 

mp     1  TITHENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise, 
' '    And  where 's  our  courage  fled  ? 
Have  restless  sin,  and  raging  hell. 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead  ? 

mf     2  Have  we  forgot  th'  almighty  Name, 
That  formed  the  earth  and  sea? 
And  can  an  all-creating  arm 

>  Grow  weary,  or  decay  ? 

mf     3  Treasures  of  everlasting  might 
In  our  Jehovah  dwell ; 
He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak. 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

>  4  Mere  mortal  powers  shall  fade  and  die, 
mp  And  youthful  vigor  cease  ; 

—  But  we,  that  wait  upon  the  Lord, 

<  Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

/       5  The  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles'  wings, 
And  taste  the  promised  bliss ; 
Till  their  unwearied  feet  arrive. 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 

q  ;-  ;-  HYMN  355,  H.  M. 

tjK)*J  Spiritual  Desertion, 

^P     1  TITHERE  is  my  Saviour  now, 

n    Whose  smiles  I  once  possessed  ? 

>  Till  he  return,  I  bow, 

p  By  heaviest  grief  oppressed  : 

My  days  of  happiness  have  gone, 

>  And  I  am  left  to  weep  alone. 

mp     2  Where  can  the  mourner  go. 
And  tell  his  tale  of  grief? 

>  Ah  !  who  can  soothe  his  woe, 

<  And  give  him  sweet  relief? 


r 


CHRISTIAK  443 


m'p         Earth  cannot  heal  the  wounded  breast, 
Nor  give  the  troubled  sinner  rest. 

3  Jesus !  thy  smiles  impart ; 
My  dearest  Lord  !  return, 
And  ease  my  wounded  heart. 
And  bid  me  cease  to  mourn : 
<  Then  shall  this  niglit  of  sorrow  flee, 

m'p         And  peace  and  heaven  be  found  in  thee. 


HYMN  356,  L.  M. 

Asking  divine  Consolation 


356 

mp     1   O  WEET  peace  of  conscience,  heavenly  guest ! 
^  Come,  fix  thy  mansion  in  my  breast. 
Dispel  my  doubts,  my  fears  control, 
And  heal  the  anguish  of  my  soul. 

—  2  Come,  smiling  hope !  and  joy  sincere  ! 
Come,  make  your  constant  dwelling  here  ; 
Still  let  your  presence  cheer  my  heart, 
Nor  sin  compel  you  to  depart. 

3  Thou  God  of  hope  and  peace  divine  ! 
Oh !  make  these  sacred  pleasures  mine ; 

<  Forgive  my  sins,  my  fears  remove, 

—  And  send  the  tokens  of  thy  love. 

>  4  Then  should  mine  eyes,  without  a  tear, 
p  See  death  with  all  its  terrors  near, 

<  My  heart  should  then  in  death  rejoice, 

>  And  raptures  tune  ni}^  faltering  voice. 

OA7  HYMN  357,  CM. 

,      Oty  I  Beatific  Vision  of  Christ. 

j    /        1  "pROM  thee,  my  God !  my  joys  shall  rise, 
J  -L    And  run  eternal  rounds, 

^  Beyond  the  limits  of  tlie  skies. 

And  all  created  bounds. 

2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul 
Shall  death  itself  out-brave, 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind,     , 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

I             8  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 
I                     In  heaven's  unmeasured  space, 
\                 I  '11  spend  a  long  eternity 
J                     In  pleasure,  and  in  praise. 
^ ^ 


HYMNS  OCCLVIIL  CCOLIX. 


Blest  Jesns  !  every  smile  of  thine 
Shall  fresh  endearments  bring, 

And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

Haste,  my  Beloved  !  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  blest  abode  ; 
Fly — for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 

My  Saviour,  and  my  God. 


358 


HYMN  358,  C.  M. 

Heaven  on  Earth. 


{  m       1  TU^FHLE  through  this  changing  world  we  ream, 

*  M    From  infancy  to  age, 
I  '  Heaven  is  the  christian  pilgrim's  home, 
!  His  rest  at  every  stage. 

*  <       2  Thither,  his  raptured  thought  ascends, 
\  'III/             Eternal  joys  to  share  ; 
i  >           There,  his  adoring  spirit  bends, 
I  vip             While  here,  he  kneels  in  prayer. 

{  —       3  From  earth  his  freed  affections  rise, 

\  To  fix  on  things  above, 

I  "Where  all  his  hope  of  glory  lies, — 

*,  Where  all  is  perfect  love. 

J  4  Til  ere  too  may  Ave  our  treasure  place, — 

\  There  let  our  hearts  be  found  ; 

I  ,   That  still,  where  sin  abounded,  grace 

J  <               May  more  and  more  abound. 

*  vif     5  Henceforth,  our  conversation  be, 
I  With  Christ  before  the  throne;                            f 
i  Ere-long  we,  eye  to  eye,  shall  see,                           \ 
I  And  know  as  we  are  known.                               \ 

\  q  p:q                     hymn  359,  C.  P.  M.                                      j 

I  ^tJ*J                             Worldliness  lamented.                                                i 

J  mf     1  THE  mind  was  formed,  to  mount  sublime,           * 

I  i   Beyond  the  narrov/  Ijounds  of  time,                   \ 

{  To  everlasting  things;                                           * 

I  mp         Biit  earthly  vapors  dim  her  sight,                            \ 

\  And  hang,  witli  cold  oppressive  Aveight,                 | 

J  >               Upon  her  drooping  wings.                                    \ 

I  /        2  Bright  scenes  of  bliss, — unclouded  skies,                | 

I  Invite  my  soul ; — Oh  !  could  I  rise,                         j 

J  Nor  leave  a  thought  below,                                 J 


CHRISTIAN.  445 


I  'd  bid  farewell  to  anxious  care, 
And  say.  to  every  tempting  snare,— 
I  Heaven  calls,  and  I  must  go : — 

]  3  Heaven  calls, — and  can  I  yet  delay  ? 

iCan  aught  on  earth  engage  my  stay  ? 
p  Ah !  wretched  lingering  heart ! 

.     <  Come,  Lord !  with  strength,  and  life,  and  light, 

>    —  Assist  and  guide  my  upward  Hight, 

i  And  bid  the  world  depart. 


HYMN  360,  8s. 

Backsliders  invited  to  return. 


I  360 

I    af     1   pETUR]Sr  to  the  guide  of  thy  youth, - 

{  11  Thy  Maker,  thy  Father,  thy  Friend  ! 

i  Behokl  him  prepared  to  receive 

]  The  child  who  has  dared  to  offend : 

I  Return — the  Redeemer  invites  ; 

J  Full  oft  he  hath  sought  thee  before ; 

}  But,  lo  !  with  unspeakable  grace, 

{  He  deigns  to  entreat  thee  once  more. 

<  2  Return, — and  enjoyments  are  thine, 

I  Too  vast  for  the  heart  to  conceive ; — 

J  Enjoyments,  which  only  belong 

I  To  those  who  repent  and  believe ; 

{  <  A  love  which  for  ever  expands ; 

\  —  Unceasing  composure  of  heart ; 

I  mf         A  crown  of  unfading  delight ; 

I  A  kingdom  which  cannot  depart. 

I     q  ^  1  HYMN  361,  C.  M. 

{      O  U  X         God,  the  .Author  of  Mercies  and  .Afflictions. 

I    m  1  "VTAKED,  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 

i  J-^    And  rose  to  life  at  first, 

I  We  to  tlie  earth  return  again, 

>  And  mingle  with  the  dust. 

—  2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 
And  fondly  call  our  own. 

Are  only  lavors  borrowed  now, 
To  be  repaid  anon. 

3  'T  is  God,  who  lifts  our  comforts  high, 
mp  Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave ; 

—  He  gives,  and — blessed  be  his  name ! — 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 


38 


^ — 

I    446  HYMNS  CCCLXII,  CCCLXIII. 

*  4  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions !  then ; 
i  Let  each  rebellious  sigh 

I    mp         Be  silent,  at  his  sovereign  will, 
jp>  And  every  murmur  die. 

—      5  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives, 
mf  Its  praises  shall  be  spread ; 

And  we  '11  adore  the  justice  too, 
>  That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 


Of\i)  HYMN  362,  8s  and  7s. 

O  O  /^  Eternity. 

mp     1  TN"  this  world  of  sin  and  sorrow, 

A  Compassed  round  with  every  care, 
From  eternity  we  borrow 

<  Hope  that  banishes  despair. 

mf     2  Thee,  triumphant  God  and  Saviour ! 

In  the  glass  of  faith  we  see, 
>/  Oh  !  assist  each  faint  endeavor, 

<  Raise  our  earth-born  souls  to  thee. 

mp     3  Bring  that  awful  scene  before  us, 
Of  the  last  tremendous  day, 

—  When  to  hfe  thou  wilt  restore  us; — 
mp  Lingering  ages !  haste  away. 

4  Then  this  vile  and  sinful  nature 
Incorruption  shall  put  on  ; 
mf         Life-renewing,  glorious  Saviour ! 
Let  thy  gracious  will  be  done. 

Q  /:>  Q  HYMN  363,  S.  M. 

0\)  O  Trust  in  God. 

mp      1  VOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints  I 

J-  Down  from  the  willows  take ; 
mf  Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine, 
/  Bid  every  string  awake. 

—  2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home  ; 
And,  nearer  to  our  house  above, 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  will,  to  the  end, 

<  Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 

mf        Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come. 
Shall  quench  this  spark  divine. 


^ 


CHRISTIAN.  447 


—  4  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 

Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
Then  will  we  trust  our  gracious  God, 
And  rest  upon  his  name. 

5  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

Subside  at  his  control ; 
His  loving-kindness  shall  break  through 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God ! 

That  stays  himself  on  thee : — 
<  Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord! 

mf  Shall  thy  salvation  see. 

ry^A  HYMN  364,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

O  U  Tb  The  Oladness  of  the  Righteous. 

m        1  X?AR  from  us  be  grief  and  sadness, 

-f    Farther  still  unhallowed  mirth  : 

mf         Zion's  sons  may  sing,  with  gladness. 

Theirs  are  joys  of  heavenly  birth  : 

—  Jesus  owns  them, — 

Jesus,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

2  All  the  worldling's  mirth  is  madness, 

All  his  labor  fruitless  toil : 
'T  is  the  saints  that  taste  of  gladness. 
Though  the  world  their  choice  revile  : 
dol         Sweet  their  portion  ; — 

—  Life  is  in  the  Saviour's  smile. 

3  Worlds  would  seem  as  nothing  to  us, 

Balanced  with  a  Saviour's  love : 
Since  the  Lord  in  mercy  drew  us — 

Drew  our  souls  to  things  above, 
Earthly  objects 

Can  no  longer  greatly  move. 

4  Once  the  world  was  all  our  treasure ; 

Then  the  world  our  hearts  possessed ; 
mf         Now  we  taste  sublimer  pleasure. 

Since  the  Lord  has  made  us  blest ; 
We  can  witness,— 
>  Jesus  gives  his  people  rest. 


448  HYMNS  OCCLXV,  OCCLXVI. 

OaR  HYMN  365,  8s  and  7s. 

O  U  C/  Pilgrims. 

mp     1  pi^NTLY,  Lord  !  Oh  !  gently  lead  us, 
vJ  Through  this  lonely  vule  of  tears  ; 
Through  the  changes  tliou  'st  decreed  us, 

Till  our  last  great  cliange  appears : 
"When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 
When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  thy  goodness  never  tail  us. 
Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 
2  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 
p  In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 

mp         Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear  : 
And,  Avhen  mortal  life  is  ended. 
Bid  us  on  thy  bosom  rest, 
<  Till,  by  angel  bands  attended, 

/  We  awake  among  the  blest. 

OCta  HYMN  366,  7s  and  6s,  Peculiar. 

«r)  VJ  O  Pleading  by  the  Cross. 

aff     1  T  AMB  of  God !  whose  bleeding  love 
-L'  We  now  recall  to  mind. 
Send  the  answer  from  above, 

And  let  us  mercy  find  : 
Think  on  us  who  think  on  thee ; 

Every  burdened  soul  release ; 
Oh  !  remember  Calvary, 

>  And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 

aff     2  Let  thy  blood,  by  faith  applied, 

Tlie  sinner's  pardon  seal ; 
Speak  us  freely  justified. 

And  all  our  sickness  heal : 
By  thy  passion  on  the  tree, 

Let  our  griefs  and  troubles  ceaso ; 
Oh  !  remember  Calvary, 

>  And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 
aff     3  Can  we  ever  hence  depart. 

Till  thou  our  wants  relieve  ? 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart, 

And  all  thine  image  give : 
Still  our  souls  shall  cry  to  thee, 

Till  renewed  by  holiness, — 
Oh !  remember  Calvar}^ 

>  And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 


OHRISTIAK  449 


HYMN  867,  C.  M. 

Asking  Mercy  in  Affliction. 


367 

^iT     1  n  THOU  whose  mercy  guides  my  way ! 
yj  Though  now  it  seems  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbeHef  to  say — 
There  is  no  mercy  here. 
2  Oh !  grant  me  to  desire  the  pain, 
That  comes  in  kindness  down. 
More  than  the  world's  alluring  gain, 
Succeeded  by  a  frown. 
8  Then,  though  thou  bend  my  spirit  low, 
Love  only  sliall  I  see  ; 
The  very  hand,  that  strikes  the  blow, 
Was  wounded  once  for  me. 

Q  fi  Q  HYMN  368,  C.  M. 

O  0  O  Confidence  in  God's  Oovernment, 

m       1  C INOE  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 

0  God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 

Oh !  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot. 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways  ? 

2  Good,  when  he  gives — supremely  good ; 

Nor  less,  when  he  denies  ; 
E'en  crosses,  from  his  sovereign  hand. 
Are  blessings  in  disguise, 

3  "Why  should  we  doubt  a  Father's  love. 

So  constant  and  so  kind  ? 

To  his  unerring  gracious  will. 

Be  every  wish  resigned. 

4  In  thy  fair  book  of  Ufe  divine. 

My  God !  inscribe  my  name ; 
mp         There  let  it  fill  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb ! 

Q  £»  Q  HYMN  369,  lis. 

tJ\J*J  Relying  on  the  Promises. 

mf  1  ITOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord ! 
•ll  Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  I 
What  more  can  he  say,  than  to  you  he  hath  said, — 
You,  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 
2  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  Oh !  be  not  dismayed, 
I — I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 

1  '11  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,omnipotent  hand,  [stand, 

38*  " 


450  HYMN  CCCLXX. 

—  3  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  cause  thee  to  go, 

<  The  rivers  of  sorrow  sliall  not  thee  o'erflow  ; 
mf       For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 

>  And  sanctity  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

—  4  When  thro'  fiery  trials  thy  path-way  shall  lie. 

My  grace  all-sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  tliee, — I  only  design 
Thy  di'oss  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  ; 
And,  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 

dol       Like  lambs  they  shall  still,  in  my  bosom,  be  borne. 

6  The  soul,  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 

—  I  will  not,  I  cannot,  desert  to  his  foes ; 

<  That  soul,  tlio'  all  hell  should  endeavor  to  shake, 
mf       I  '11  never, — no,  never, — no,  never  forsake. 

riric\  HYMN  370,  C.  M. 

tj  I  \J  Complaining  of  spiritual  Sloth. 

Y  drowsy  powers  !  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ! 
Nothing  lias  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing  's  half  so  dull. 
2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain. 
Labor,  and  tug,  and  strive  ; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  t'  obtain, — 

>  How  negligent  we  live  ! — 

—  3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move  ; — 

<  We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
mf  Come  flying  from  above ; — 

—  4  We,  for  whom  God,  the  Son,  came  down, 

And  labored  for  our  good ; — 
mp       How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 

>  He  purchased  with  his  blood ! 
mp   5  Lord !  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still, 

And  never  act  our  parts  ? 

—  Come,  holy  Dove !  frotn  th'  heavenly  hill, 

And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 
6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, — 

<  Upward  our  souls  shall  rise: 

mf       With  hands  of  faith,  and  wings  of  love, 
/  We  '11  fly  and  take  the  prize. 


M 


CHEISTIAN.  451 


371 


HYMN  371,  7s  and  6s. 

Desire  for  Heaven. 

m       1  TpROM  every  earthly  pleasure, 
A    From  every  transient  joy, 
From  every  mortal  treasure, 

>  That  soon  will  fade  and  die  ; — 

—  No  longer  these  desiring, 

Ul^ward  our  wishes  tend, 
mf         To  nobler  bliss  aspiring. 

And  joys  that  never  end. 

>  2  From  every  piercing  sorrow, 
mp  That  heaves  our  breast  to-day, 

—  Or  threatens  us  to-morrow, 

Hope  turns  our  eyes  away ; 
mf         On  wings  of  faith  ascending. 
We  see  the  land  of  light, 
And  feel  our  sorrows  ending. 
In  infinite  delight. 

—  3  'T  is  true  we  are  but  strangers 

And  pilgrims  here  below. 
And  countless  snares  and  dangers 

Surround  the  path  we  go  : 
mp         Though  painful  and  distressing, 
<  Yet  there 's  a  rest  above  ; 

mf         And  onward  still  we  're  pressing, 

To  reach  that  land  of  love. 


372 


HYMN  372,  7s. 

In  Darkness. 


'0' 


\NCE  I  thought  my  mountain  strong. 
Firmly  fixed,  no  more  to  move  ; 
mf         Then  my  Saviour  was  my  song, 

Then  my  soul  was  filled  with  love : 
Those  were  happy,  golden  days. 
Sweetly  spent  in  prayer  and  praise. 

—      2  Little,  then,  myself  I  knew. 

Little  thought  of  Satan's  power ; 

mp         Now  I  feel  my  sins  renew, 

Now  I  feel  the  stormy  hour ; 
Sin  has  put  my  joys  to  flight, — 

p  Sin  has  turned  my  day  to  night. 

aff     3  Saviour !  shine,  and  cheer  my  soul, 
Bid  my  dying  hopes  revive, 


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452       HYMNS  CCOLXXIII,  OCCLXXIV. 

Make  my  wounded  spirit  whole, 
Far  away,  the  tempter  di*ive ; 
Speak  the  word  and  set  me  free, — • 
Let  me  Hve  alone  to  thee. 


HYMN  373,  L.  M. 

Inconstant  Heart  lamented. 


373 

off     1    AH!  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart ! 
-^  That  can  from  Jesus  thus  depart ; 
Thus,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove, 
Forgetful  of  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  In  vain  I  charge  my  thouglits  to  stay, 
And  chide  earth's  vanities  away  ; 
There 's  nought  beneath  a  power  divine, 
That  can  this  roving  heart  confine. 

3  Jesus !  to  thee  I  would  return. 
And,  at  thy  feet  repenting,  mourn ; 
There  let  me  view  thy  pard'ning  love, 
And  never  from  thy  sight  remove. 

4  Oh  !  let  thy  love,  with  sweet  control, 
Bind  all  the  passions  of  my  soul; 
Bid  every  eartlily  charm  depart, 
And  dwell  for  ever  in  my  heart. 

O^A  HYMN  374,  L.  M 

O  /  T^  Secret  Self- Examination. 

aff     1  ■pETURN,  my  roving  heart!  return, 

-ti)  And  chase  those  shadowy  forms  no  more ; 
Now  seek,  in  solitude,  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  0  thou  great  God  !  whose  piercing  eye 

Distinctly  marks  each  deep  recess  ; — 
In  these  sequestered  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

3  Through  all  the  Avindings  of  my  heart, 

My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide, 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
Till  all  be  cleansed  and  purified. 

4  Oh  !  with  the  visits  of  thy  love. 

Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer ; 
Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove. 
That  God  has  fixed  his  dwelling  here. 


CHRISTIAN.  453 


07  A  HYMN  375,  C.  M. 

tJ  t  tJ  The  Pilgrimage  of  the  Saints, 

^ff     ^    \  ORD  !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
-L^  That  yields  us  no  supply, — 
No  cheerinj^  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
Nor  streams  of  living  joy ! 

2  Long  niglits  and  darkness  dwell  below, 
With  scarce  a  twinkling  ray : 
mf         But  the  bright  world,  to  which  we  go, 
Is  everlasting  day. 

inp     3  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 

—  But  we  march  upward  still, — 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways, 

mf  And  reach  at  Zion's  hill. 

—  4  See  the  kind  angels,  at  the  gates, 

Inviting  us  to  come  ! 
There  Jesus,  the  forerunner,  waits 
To  welcome  travelers  home. 

dol     5  There,  on  a  green  and  flowery  mount, 
m-p  Our  Aveary  souls  shall  sit, 

mf         And,  with  transporting  joys,  recount 
The  labors  of  our  feet. 

/        6  Eternal  glory  to  the  King, 

Who  brought  us  safely  through. 
Our  tongues  shall  never  cease  to  sing, 
And  endless  praise  renew. 

syrfc^  HYMN  376,  CM. 

0/0  Filial  Submission. 

aff     1    K  ND  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high, 
ii  To  say—"  My  Father,  God  ?" 
Lord  !  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 
And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will. 

For  thou  art  good  and  wise  ; 
Let  each  rebellious  thought  be  still, 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darkest  gloom, 

And  bid  )ne  wait  serene ; 
<  Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 

mf  And  brighten  all  the  scene. 


1  45 


454     HYMNS  OCOLXXVII,  COCLXXVIII. 

—  4  "  My  Father  God !"  permit  my  heart 
mp  To  plead  her  humble  claim, 

—  And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 

In  my  Eedeemer's  name. 

ryrirf  HYMN  377,  C.  M. 

tj  I    i  Unfruitfulness. 

m       1  T  ONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
jL/  Of  thy  salvation,  Lord ! 
But  still,  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word  ! 

2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place, 
And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  mem'ry  can  retain ! 

p        3  How  cold  and  feeble  is  ray  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear ! 
mp         How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above ! 

How  few  affections  there ! 

—  4  Great  God !  thy  sovereign  power  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  success ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  ray  heart, 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 

5  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way, 
<  That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 

—  There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 

And  love  shall  never  die. 


378 


HYMN  378,  S.  M. 

Ingratitude  to  divine  Ooodness, 

aff     1  TS  this  the  kind  return  ? 
"  i-  Are  these  the  thanks  we  owe? 

Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow ! 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 
Hath  sin  reduced  our  mind ! 
What  strange,  rebellious  wretches  we. 
And  God  as  strangely  kind ! 

8  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God ! 
And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace !  these  hearts  of  stone, 
\  And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 


CHRISTIAN.  455 


t 


4  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes ; 
—  And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 

mf  Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 


379 


HYMN  379,  C.  M. 

Repentance  in  View  of  divine  Patience, 

cfff     ^    K  ND  are  we,  wretches,  yet  alive  ? 
-^  And  do  we  yet  rebel  ? 
'T  is  boundless^-'t  is  amazing  love, — 
That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 

2  The  burden  of  our  weighty  guilt 
Would  sink  us  down  to  flames  ; 

And  threatening  vengeance  rolls  above, 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodness  cries — "Forbear!" — 
—  And  straight  the  thunder  stays ; 
aff         And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath, 

And  weary  out  his  grace  ? 

*  4  Lord !  we  have  long  abused  thy  love, — 

J  Too  long  indulged  our  sin  ; 

J  Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  see 

j  What  rebels  we  have  been. 

J  —  5  No  more,  ye  lusts !  shall  ye  command, — 

I  No  more  will  we  obey  : 

j  <  Stretch  out,  O  God !  thy  conquering  hand, 

I  mf  And  drive  thy  foes  away. 

QQr\  HYMN  380,  CM. 

^KJ\J  Backslidings  and  Returns. 

aff     1  TyHY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, 

M    My  God  !  my  chief  delight  ? 

Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more,  by  day, —  ! 

With  thee,  no  more  by  night  ?  ' 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove  ?  J 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be,  * 

As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, —  J 

As  I  have  found  in  thee  ?  \ 


When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 
The  savor  of  thy  grace. 

My  heart  presumes,  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 


4 


456       HYMNS  CCOLXXXI,  CCCLXXXIL 


4  But,  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 
The  flattering  world  employs 

Some  sensual  bait,  to  seize  my  taste, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  Wretch  that  I  am,  to  Avander  thus. 
In  chase  of  false  delight ! 

Let  me  be  fastened  to  thy  cross. 
Rather  than  lose  thy  sight. 

6  Make  haste,  my  days  !  to  reach  the  goal, 

*  And  bring  my  heart  to  rest 

I  On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, — 

j  My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast. 

i     qoi  HYMN  381,  C.  M. 

*  OO  JL  Watchfulness  and  Prayer. 

*  aff     1     A  LAS !  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 
J  -^  What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 

I  To  heaven,  Oh  !  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 

I  And,  hourly,  watch  and  pray, 

\  2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

I  And  melt  in  flowing  tears ! 

t  I  strive  against  my  foes  in  vain, — 

I  I  sink  amid  my  fears. 

i  3  0  Lord !  increase  my  faith  and  hope, 
\  When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 

j  And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

*  Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

\  4  Oh  !  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

I  And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 

I  And  never,  never  let  me  stray 

I  From  happiness  and  thee. 


I  382 


HYMN  382,  L.  M. 

Hardness  of  Heart  lamented. 

OH !  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
To  chase  the  shades  of  night  away  ; 
To  melt,  with  beams  of  love  divine, 
This  unrelenting  heart  of  mine. 


I 

;  <  2  The  rocks  can  rend,  the  earth  can  quake, 

I  /  The  ocean  roar,  the  mountain  shake  ; 

{  —  All  nature  feels,  and  gives  the  sign, 

I  mp  But  not  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine. 


.^ 


4^, 


CHRISTIAN.  46T 


I  aff     8  Dear  Lord !     Tlie  sorrows,  thou  hast  felt, 
j  Might  cause  a  heart  of  stone  to  melt ; 

I  Yet,  I  can  read  each  sacred  line, 

I  And  nothing  melt  this  heart  of  mine. 

I  —      4  But  power  supreme  the  soul  can  move, 

}  >  And  purify,  and  melt  to  love  ; 

I  —  Come,  Holy  Spirit!  Power  divine  ! 

<  wq)         Oh  !  come,  subdue  this  heart  of  mine. 


{  qOO  HYMN  383,  S.M. 

'  tJ^^  Dead  to  Sin  by  the  Cross  of  Christ. 

\  «#     1   CHALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 
i  O  Because  thy  grace  abounds? 

I  •  Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 

i  And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 

I  —      2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God  ! 

I  ISTor  let  it  e'er  be  said, 

{  That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucified, 

*  Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

I  8  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

I  Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 

I  Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  the  cross, 

J  And  bought  our  liberty. 

;  OQA  HYMN  384,  L.  M. 

i  004fc  Faith,  our  Guide, 

t 

j  m       1  'T  IS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

j  ipj:)  -L   We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 


Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  Tlie  want  of  sight  she  v/ell  supplies  ; 
She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
mf         Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
/  And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

—  8  Cheerful  we  tre/id  the  desert  through, 
<  While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray  ;  I 
f           Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow,  ♦ 

—  And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way.  I 

—  4  So  Abr'ara,  by  divine  command,  t 

Left  his  own  home  to  walk  with  God;  ♦ 

mf         His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land,  | 

And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road.  * 

39 


458       HYMNS  CCCLXXXV,  CCCLXXXVI. 


Q  Q  ;r  HYMN  385,  C.  M. 

tjOtJ  Faith  of  Tilings  unseen. 

mf     1  "pAITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 
-T    Of  things  beyond  our  sight, 
Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flesh  and  sense, 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  sets  times  past,  in  present  view ; 

Brings  distant  prospects  home — 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago. 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith,  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 

By  God's  almighty  word : 
Abr'am,  to  unknown  countries  led, 
By  faith,  obeyed  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city  fair  and  high. 

Built  by  th'  eternal  hands ; 
>  And  foith  assures  us,  though  we  die, 

mf  That  heavenly  building  stands. 


386 


HYMN  386,  C.  M. 

The  Power  of  Faith, 

\    m  1  "pAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

i  J    And  saves  me  from  its  snares  ; 

i  Its  aid,  in  every  duty,  brings, 

I    wp  And  softens  all  my  cares. 

'     <  2  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power, 

I    —  The  heahng  balm  to  give; 

\     <  That  balm  tlie  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 

!    —  And  make  the  dying  hve. 

\    mf  3  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

i  Where  deathless  pleasures  reign ; 

*  And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
*i  Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

I  4  It  shows  the  precious  promise,  sealed 

*  With  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 

j     <  And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 

\    mf  Upon  a  faithful  God. 

15  There — there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 

>  Till  this  vile  body  dies; 

{     <  And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wings, 

*  /  To  endless  glory  rise. 


i 


CHRISTIAN.  459 


007  HYMN  387,  CM. 

00  I  Justification;   or.  Law  and  Chrace, 

m       1  T/"AIN  are  the  hopes,  the  sons  of  men 
'     On  their  own  works  have  built  ;  — 
Their  hearts,  by  nature,  all  unclean, 
>  And  all  their  actions,  guilt. 

—  2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without  a  murni'ring  word ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
mp  Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

—  3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now  ; 
Since  to  convince,  and  to  condemn, 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

7nf     4  Jesus !  how  glorious  is  thy  grace ! — 
When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness. 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 


388 


HTMN  388,  L.  M. 

The  Falue  of  Christ  and  his  Righteousness. 


389 


1  "VrO  more, — my  God !  I  boast  no  more, 
iN    Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done  ; 

I  quit  the  hopes  I  lield  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  ray  loss ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes, — and  I  must,  and  will,  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake ; 
Oh !  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

HYMN  389,  C.  M. 

Retirement. 

AR  from  the  world,  0  Lord?  I  flee,— 
From  strife  and  tumult  far ; 


IF 


460  HYMN  cccxc.                             i 

From  scenes,  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

p  2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

*  —  With  prayer  and  praise  agree ; 
J  And  seem,  by  thy  sweet  bounty,  made 

*  For  those  who  follow  thee. 

I  3  There,  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

I  And  grace  her  mean  abode, 

J  Oh !  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 

*  She  then  communes  with  God ! 

J  4:  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

*  Her  solitary  lays ; 
J  Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 

*  Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

J  5  Author  and  guardian  of  my  life, — 

i  Sweet  source  of  light  divine, — 

<  And — all  harmonious  names  in  one — 

]  Blest  Saviour ! — thou  art  mine. 

J  6  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  love ! 

j    mf  And  praise,  an  endless  store, 

I  Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above, 

I  When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


390 


HYMN  390,  7s. 

Privileges  of  Adoption. 

m       1  "DLESSED  are  the  sons  of  God ; 

-D  They  are  bought  with  Jesus  blood ; 
They  are  ransomed  from  the  grave;  — 
Life  eternal  they  shall  have  : 
With  them  numbered  may  we  be. 
Here,  and  in  eternity. 

2  They  are  justified  by  grace  ; 
They  enjoy  the  Saviour's  peace; 
All  their  sins  are  washed  away ; 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great  day: 
With  them  numbered  may  we  be. 
Here,  and  in  eternity. 

3  They  produce  the  fruits  of  grace, 
In  the  works  of  righteousness ; 

>  They  are  harmless,  meek,  and  mild, 

mp         Holy,  blameless,  undefiled  : 


-f' 


CHRISTIAN.  461 


—  With  them  numbered  may  we  be 
Here,  and  in  eternity. 

mf     4  They  are  lights  upon  the  earth, — 
Children  of  a  heavenly  birth, — 
One  with  God,  with  Jesus  one ; 
Glory  is  in  them  begun : 

—  "With  them  numbered  may  we  be, 
Here,  and  in  eternity. 


HYMN  391,  C.  M. 

Ho'pe  of  Heaven  through  Christ. 


391 

77)/     1  "DLEST  be  the  everlasting  God, 
JD  The  Father  of  our  Lord  ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised, 
His  majesty  adored. 

—  2  When  from  the  dead  he  raised  his  Son, 

And  called  him  to  the  sky, 

<  He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope, 

That  they  should  never  die. 

—  3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust ; 

<  Yet,  as  the  Lord,  our  Saviour,  rose, 

—  So  all  his  foll'wers  must. 
4  There  's  an  inheritance  divine, 

Reserved  against  that  day  ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefiled. 

And  cannot  waste  away. 
mf     5  Saints,  by  the  power  of  God,  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come  ; 
>  We  walk  by  faith ,  as  strangers  here, 

—  Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

q  Q  O  HYMN  392,  S.  M. 

^tJ/^  Adoption. 

m       1  "DEHOLD!  what  wondrous  grace 
J)  The  Father  has  bestowed, 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God. 

2  'T  is  no  surprising  thing. 

That  we  should  be  unknown ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King,^ 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear. 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 

^..y .^^^^^ 

39* 


:|   462  HYMNS  COCXOIII,  CCCXCIV. 

But,  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

4  A  hope,  so  much  divine, 
May  trials  well  endure  ; 

May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 

5  If,  in  my  Father's  love, 
I  share  a  filial  part. 

Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove. 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

mp     6  "We  would  no  longer  lie, 

Like  slaves,  beneath  the  throne ; 

—  Our  faith  shall— "  Abba,  Father ! "—cry. 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

Q  Q  Q  HYMN  393,  C.  M. 

O  t/  O  The  Fearful  encouraged. 

<       1  VE  trembling  souls !  dismiss  your  fears, 

—  i-    Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; — 
Mercy, — which,  like  a  river,  flows, 

In  one  perpetual  stream. 

7nf     2  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell ; — 
Those  powers  will  God  restrain ; 
His  arm  shall  all  their  rage  repel, 

—  And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good  ; 
For  his  he  will  provide. 

Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  all  they  need  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake. 
Or  leave  Ins  work  undone  ; 

He  's  faithful  to  his  promises, 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

>       5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

—  Nor  death's  tremendous  sting ; 
He  will,  from  endless  wrath,  preserve — 

/  To  endless  glory  bring. 


I  394 

!    ^'l/*     ">•  "piRM  as  the  earth,  thy  gospel  stands, 
}  -L    Mv  Lord,  mv  hone,  mv  trust ! 


HYMN  394,  C.  M. 

Saints  in   the  Hands  of  Christ. 


A  %<<■«■«< 


CHRISTIAK  463 


i  If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands, 

I  My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

i    —      2  His  honor  is  engaged  to  save 

I  The  meanest  of  his  sheep  ; 

i  All,  whom  his  heavenly  Father  gave, 

\  His  hands  securely  keep. 

I  3  Nor  death,  nor  hell,  shall  e'er  remove, 

I  His  fav'rites  from  his  breast ; 

i  In  tlie  dear  bosom  of  his  love, 

I  They  must  for  ever  rest. 


395 


HYMN  395,  L.  M. 

Hope  in  the  Covenant, 


t  m       1  TTOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove, 
i  -tl  To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God ! 

I  But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 

i  And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

I  2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 

J  Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace  ; 

I  971/         Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 

J  /  And  tills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

J  —      3  Amid  temptations,  sharp  and  long, 
J  My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies  ; 

I  <  Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 

i  f  While  tempests  blow,  and  billows  rise, 

I  —      4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up ; 

J  7rtf  A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 

Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
in  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 


396 


HYMN  396,  L.  M. 

Security  of  the  Saints. 


m       1  TynO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn? — 
*'    'T  is  God,  who  justifies  their  souls; 

<  And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
—  O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell  ? — 
'T  is  Christ,  who  suffered  in  their  stead, 

<  And,  the  salvation  to  fulfill, 

mf  Behold  him,  rising  from  the  dead ! 

/        3  He  lives!— he  lives,  and  reigns  above. 
For  ever  interceding  there ; 


464        HYMNS  CCCXCVII,  CCCXCVIII.  J 

—  Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love? — 

Or  what  shall  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 
mf     4  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 

Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  love. 

q  Q  »y  HYMN  397,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

tJtJi  God,  the  Pilgrim' g  Ouide, 

m  1  /^  UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 

mp  vJ  Pilgrim  through  tiiis  barren  land ; 

<  I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty  ; 
mf  Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

—  Bread  of  heaven ! 

Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 
2  Open,  Lord  !  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow; 
7nf         Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  n3  3  all  my  journey  through: 
f  Strong  deliverer ! 

Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield, 
mp     3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 

<  Death  of  death,  and  hell's  destruction ! 
7nf  Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 
/            Songs  of  praises 

I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

qqo  HYMN  398,  C.  M. 

O  t7  O  Joijs  departed. 

m       1  O  WEET  was  the  time,  when  first  I  felt 
O  The  Saviour's  pard'nin^g  blood. 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 
7nf     2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revealed, 
His  praises  tuned  my  tongue ; 

—  And,  when  the  evening  shade  prevailed, 

<  His  love  was  all  my  song. 

—  3  In  prayer,  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 
mf  And  saw  his  glory  shine ; 

And,  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine. 
>       4  But  now,  when  evening  shade  prevails, 
p  My  soul  in  darkness  mourns : 


CHRISTIAN.  465 


*  —  And,  when  the  morn  tlie  light  reveals, 
I   p  No  light  to  me  returns. 

I  —      5  Rise,  Saviour ! — help  me  to  prevail, 
I  And  make  my  soul  thy  care  ; 

]  I  know  thy  mercy  cannot  fail, — 

\  Let  me  that  mercy  share. 

i 

i    O  Q  Q  HYMN  399,  C.  M. 

♦  OtJtJ  Seeking  God. 

aff     1   AH  !  that  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
v/  Where  I  might  find  my  God  ; 
I  'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I  'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, — 

What  sorrows  I  sustain, 
How  gi-ace  decays,  and  comfort  dies. 
And  leave  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I  'd  take, 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
I  'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints. 

And  heal  my  broken  bones ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, — 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

mf     5  Arise,  my  soul !  from  deep  distress. 

And  banish  every  fear ; 
<  He  calls  thee,  to  his  throne  of  grac«, 

>  To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 


HYMN  400,  C.  M. 

Walking  with  Ood. 


400 

mp     1  AH !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
Vy  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, — 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road. 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed ! 

How  sweet  their  mem'ry  still ! 


-4 


466  HYMN  COCCI. 


But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove !  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, — 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, — 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 

<  So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
mf  That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

AfW  HYMN  401,  7s. 

4tU  i  Love  to  Christ. 

m"      1  TTARK !  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord  ; 

-tl  'T  is  thy  Saviour — hear  his  word  ; 

Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, — 
p"  "  Say,  poor  sinner !  lovest  thou  me  ? 

—  2  "  I  delivered  thee,  when  bound, 

mp         And,  when  bleeding,  healed  thy  wound 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 

<  Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

mp     3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 

Cease  towards  the  child  she  bai*e? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 
Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

—  4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 

Higher  than  the  heights  above  ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath — 
Free  and  faithful — strong  as  death. 

mf     5  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be  ; — 

>"        Say,  poor  sinner !  lovest  thou  me  1" 

mp     6  Lord !  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 

mf         Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore  ; — 

Oh  I  for  grace  to  love  thee  more. 


-4 


i  CHRISTIAN.  467 


402 

m       1 


HYMN  402,  C.  M. 

Love  to  Christ. 


DO  not  I  love  thee,  O  ray  Lord  ? 
Behold  my  heart,  and  see ; 
And  turn  each  hateful  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee,  from  my  soul? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love  : 
Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy, 
Which  thou  dost  not  approve. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still, 

To  mine  attentive  ear? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  beat, 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock, 

I  would  disdain  to  feed? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face, 

I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 
mf     5  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood, 

In  honor  of  thy  name, 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death, 

To  damp  th'  immortal  flame  ? 
—      6  Thou  knowest  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord ! 
<  But  Oh!  I  long  to  soar, 

mf         Far  from  the  spliere  of  mortal  joys, 

That  I  may  love  tliee  more. 


403 

m       1 


HYMN  403,  S.  M. 

Christian    Watchfulness, 

A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify  ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save. 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky : — 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill, — 
Oh  !  may  it  all  my  powers  engage — 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live ; 
mp         And  Oh!  thy  servant,  Lord!  prepare 

A  strict  account  to  give. 
—      4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely, — 


468  HYMNS  OOCCIV— CCOCVI. 

Assured,  if  I  ray  trust  betray, 
>  I  shall  for  ever  die. 

A  p.  A  HYMN  404,  CM. 

4tlU4t  Seeking  a  Rest. 

mf     1  T^E  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies, 
M    In  everlasting  day ; 
Through  floods  and  flames  the  passage  lies, 
But  Jesus  guards  the  way. 
/        2  The  swelhng  flood,  and  raging  flame, 
Hear  and  obey  his  word  ; 
Then  let  us  triumph  in  his  name, — 
Our  Saviour  is  the  Lord, 

Ar\p:^  HYMN  405,  C.  M.  Double. 

^\j  k)  Sinai  and  Zion. 

mf     1  \rOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
■i^    The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  Avord, 

Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke  ; — 
But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill. 

The  city  of  our  God, 

—  "Where  milder  words  declare  his  will. 

And  spread  his  love  abroad. 
mf     2  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  clothed  in  liglit! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 

Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight ! 
Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven! 
And  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declares 

Their  every  sin  forgiven. 

—  8  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead. 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Oln-ist,  their  living  head, 

And  of  his  grace  partake : 
Li  such  society  as  this 
mp  My  weary  soul  would  rest : 

—  The  man,  who  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
mf  Must  be  for  ever  blest. 

Ar\0  HYMN  406,  S.  M. 

4ttU0  The  vi-riloMt  Servant. 

m       1  TTE  servants  of  the  Lord! 
J-    Each  in  his  olfice  wait : 


-^ 


CHRISTIAlsr.  469 


mf         With  joy  obey  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watch  before  his  gate. 
2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
len  For  awful  is  his  name. 

—      3  Watch — 't  is  your  Lord's  command  ; 
And,  while  we  speak,  he  's  near : 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand. 
And  ready  all  appear. 
4  Oh !  happy  servant  he. 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
<  He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 

/  And  be  with  honor  crowned. 


407 


m 


HYMN  407,  S.  M. 

Watching  and  Praying. 

if"   1  MY  soul !  be  on  thy  guard, 
-l-'J-  Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 
2  Oh !  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray  ; — 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Eenew  it  boldly  ever}^  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 
8  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won, 
ISTor  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 
Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
/  Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4f\ci  HYMN  408,  CM. 

4rv/0  Desiring  the  Presence  of  God. 

aff     1  TTEAR,  gracious  God !  my  humble  moan, 

-tl  To  thee  I  breathe  my  sighs ; 

When  will  the  mournful  night  be  gone,  \ 

And  when  my  joys  arise !  J 

2  My  God !  Oh  !  could  I  make  the  claim, —  i 

My  Father,  and  my  Friend, —  * 

And  call  thee  mine,  by  every  name,  \ 

On  which  thy  saints  depend  ; —  j 

3  By  every  name  of  power  and  love,  \ 

I  would  thy  grace  entreat ;  * 

Nor  should  my  humble  hopes  remove,  | 

Nor  leave  thy  mercy-seat.  j 

. . _._ .. ^.., ^^ 

40 


470  HYMNS  CCCCIX,  ccccx. 

4  Yet,  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns, 
Thy  word  is  all  my  stay  ; 
Here  I  would  rest  till  light  returns ; — 
Thy  presence  makes  my  day. 

6  Speak,  Lord  !  and  bid  celestial  peace 
Relieve  my  aching  heart ; 
Oh  !  smile  and  bid  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  all  the  gloom  depart. 

<  6  Then,  shall  my  drooping  spirit  rise, 

—  And  bless  the  healing  rays, 

>  And  change  these  deep,  complaining  sighs, 
fnf  To  songs  of  sacred  praise. 

AC\Qk  HYMN  409,  CM. 

^^\j  *J  Submission. 

m       1  A  LORD  !  my  best  desires  fulfill, 
v/  And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Wliy  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command  ? 
Thy  love  forbids  my  fears ; 
Why  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand, 

>  That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

—  8  No, — let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize,  to  thee ; 

Thou  never  hast  a  good  withheld. 

Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor,  all  my  journey  through, 
Shall  be  my  rich  supply ; 
What  more  I  want,  or  think  I  do. 
Let  wisdom  still  deny. 

A^r\  HYMN  410,  S.  M. 

^  1  V/  Restoration  to  Health. 

m  1  TT'INDLY  the  Lord  appeared 

>  -I*-  In  nature's  trying  hour  ; 

<  His  love  my  sinking  spirit  cheered; — 
mp  I  felt  his  strengthening  power. 

mf     2  He  found  me,  on  the  bed 
Of  languishing  and  pain ; 
And  bade  me  lean  on  him  my  head, 
Nor  seek  his  aid  in  vain. 


►****-*^>' 


j  CHRISTIAK  471 

i 

J  mf     3  I  saw  his  mighty  arm 

♦  Stretclied  o'er  the  rolling  wave  ; 
J  He  snatched  my  life  from  threatening  harm, 
\  And  showed  his  power  to  save. 
J  —      4  How,  then,  can  I  refuse 
\  The  glad  and  grateful  strain? 
\  The  Lord  my  wasted  strength  renews, 
'  And  makes  me  well  again. 
\  5  Oh  !  may  my  future  days 

♦  My  gratitude  display  ; 
'  <           Nor  speak  alone,  but  live  thy  praise, 

♦  mf  Through  each  revolving  day. 

i    ^  1  -I  HYMN  411,  C.  M. 

{     4r  X  X  Sickness  and  Recovery. 

j    m       1  MY  God !  thy  service  well  demands 
I  1»1  The  remnant  of  my  days  ; 

i  Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renewed, 

I  But  to  renew  thy  praise  ? 

2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 
Did  this  weak  frame  sustain, 
p  When  life  was  hovering  o'er  the  grave, 

>  And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 
p        3  Calmly  I  bowed  my  fainting  head, 

On  thy  dear  faithful  breast ; 

—  Pleased  to  obey  my  Father's  call 
To  his  eternal  rest. 

4  Into  thy  hands,  my  Saviour  God ! 

>  Did  I  my  soul  resign, 
7nf         In  firm  reliance  on  that  truth, 

Which  made  salvation  mine. 

>  5  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  grave, 
mf  At  thy  command  I  come ; 

Nor  will  I  ask  a  speedier  flight 
To  my  celestial  home. 

—  6  Where  thou  appointest  mine  abode, 
There  would  I  choose  to  be  ;  }  f 

<  For,  in  thy  presence  death  is  life, 

mf  And  earth  is  heaven  with  thee. 

A-tQ  HYMN  412,  7s. 

^JL^  The  Mind  that  tms  in  Christ. 

m       1  Tj'-ATHER  of  eternal  grace  ! 

-T    Glorify  thyself  in  me  ;  J 


HYMNS  COCOXIIL  OCCOXIV. 


<  Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 

—  May  the  world  thine  image  see. 
2  Happy  only  in  thy  love, 

p  Poor,  unfriended,  or  unknown  ; 

—  Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above,— 

Stay  my  heart  on  thee  alone. 
mp  "  3  Humble,  holy,  all-resigned 

To  thy  will :— thy  will  be  done ! 

—  Give  me.  Lord !  the  perfect  mind 

Of  thy  well-beloved  Son. 
4  Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 
May  I  tread  the  path  he  ti-od  ; 
p  Die  with  Jesus  on  the  cross, — 

/  Eise  with  him,  to  thee,  my  God ! 


413 


HYMN  413,  L.  M. 

Holiness  and  Grace. 


m       1  CO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
O  The  holy  gospel,  we  profess  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all-divine. 
2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God  ; 

<  "When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 

>  And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

—      3  Rehgion  bears  our  spirits  up, 

While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, — 
mf         The  bright  appearance  of  the  LoFd ; 

And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  w^ord. 

HYMN  414,  C.  M. 

Hope  in  Affliction. 

*^P     1  TySEN  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past, 
' '    And  mourns  the  present  pain, 
How  sweet  to  think  of  peace  at  last, 
And  feel  that  death  is  gain  ! 
2  'T  is  not,  that  murm'ring  thoughts  arise, 
And  dread  a  Father's  will ; 
'T  is  not,  that  meek  submission  flies, 
And  would  not  suffer  still ; — 

<  8  It  is,  that  heaven-taught  faith  surveys 
mf  The  path  to  realms  of  light, 

And  longs,  her  eagle  plumes  to  raise. 
And  lose  herself  in  sight. 


414 


CHRISTIAN.  473 


4  It  is,  that  hope  with  ardor  glow* 
To  see  him  face  to  face, 
Whose  dying  love  no  language  knows 
Sufficient  art  to  trace. 

>  5  It  is,  that  harassed  conscience  feels 
p  The  pangs  of  struggling  sin ; 

—  Sees,  though  afar,  the  hand  that  heals 

And  ends  her  war  within. 
6  Oh  !  let  me  wing  my  hallowed  flight, 

>  From  earth-born  woe  and  care, 

<  And  soar  beyond  these  realms  of  night, 

/  My  Saviour's  bliss  to  share. 

A^p:  HYMN  415,  C.  L.  M. 

~fc  JL  kJ  Faith  struggling  in  Darkness, 

mp     1  AH !  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still, 
v/   While  darkness  veils  the  sky ; 
And  wait  thy  wise,  thy  holy  will, 
AVrapt  yet  in  mystery  : 

—  I  cannot.  Lord  !  thy  purpose  see, 
But  all  is  well  since  ruled  by  thee. 

2  Thus,  trusting  in  thj'^  love,  I  tread 
The  path  of  duty  on  : 
mp         Wliat  though  some  cherished  joys  are  fled, 

>  Some  flattering  dreams  are  gone? 
77if         Yet  purer,  brighter  joys  remain  ; 

—  Why  should  my  spirit  then  complain? 

A^O  HYMN  416,  C.  M. 

4r  X  U  Presence  of  God  in  Affliction. 

aff     1  THY  gracious  presence,  O  my  God! 
A    Can  soothe  my  inward  pains; 
With  this,  beneath  affliction's  load, 
My  heart  no  more  complains. 

—  2  This  can  my  every  care  control. 

And  gild  each  scene  with  light; 
This  is  the  sunsliine  of  the  soul ; 

>  Without  it,  all  is  night. 

aff     3  My  Lord !  my  Life !  Oh  !  cheer  my  heart. 

With  thy  reviving  ray ; 
Oh  !  bid  these  mournful  shades  depart. 

And  bring  the  dawn  of  day. 
mf     4  Oh !  happy  scenes  of  pure  delight. 

Where  tliy  full  beams  arise  ; — 

40^ 


474        HYMNS  OOCCXVII,  CCCCXVIIl. 

Unclonded  beanty  to  the  sight, — 
Sweet  raptnre  and  surprise  I 

aff     5  Lord !  shall  these  breathings  of  my  heart 
Aspire,  in  vain,  to  thee  ? 

—  Confirm  my  hope,  that,  where  thou  art, 
I  shall  for  ever  be. 

6  Then  shall  my  cheerful  spirit  sing 
The  darkest  hours  away, 
f  And  rise,  on  faith's  expanding  wing, 

To  everlasting  day. 

A-trf  HYMN  417,  L.  M. 

4^1   /  Submission  to  the   WUl  of  God. 

mp     1  117"AIT,  O  my  soul !  thy  Maker's  will ; 

>  ' »    Tumultuous  passions  I  all  be  still ! 
mp         Nor  let  a  murm'riug  thought  arise ; 

His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

—  2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work, — the  caus» conceals; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown. 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

>  3  "Wait  then,  ray  soul !  submissive  wait,— 
p  Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat : 

<  Mid  all  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 

mf         Still  trust  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 


418 


u. 

The  Christian  Soldier. 


m       1    A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, — 
A  A  foll'wer  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 
Must  1  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
<  Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 

To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

mf     8  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign ; 
—  Increase  my  courage.  Lord ! 

I  '11  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

mf     4  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 
Shall  conquer,  though  they  die  ; 


^^. 


CHRISTIAN.  475 


They  see  the  triumph  frora  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

<       5  When  that  illustrions  day  shall  rise, 
mf  And  all  thine  armies  shine, 

/  In  robes  of  vict'ry,  through  the  skies, 

The  glory  shall  be  thine. 


HYMN  419,  C.  M. 

Christian  Assurance. 


419 

mf     1  T  'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
-i-  Or  to  defend  his  cause  ; 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God  ! — I  know  his  name ; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne,  his  promise  stands ; 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I  've  committed  to  his  hands. 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

>  4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name, 

—  Before  his  Father's  face, 
<           And,  in  the  New-Jerusalem, 
mf  Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

AOC\  HYMN  420,  78. 

4t/^U  The  three  Mounts. 

m       1  TITHEN  on  Sinai's  top  I  see 
' '    God  descend,  in  majesty, 
To  proclaim  his  holy  law, — 

>  All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

mf     2  When  in  ecstasy  sublime. 

Tabor's  glorious  steep  I  climb. 
At  the  too-transporting  light. 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight. 

mp     3  When  on  Calvary  I  rest, 

—  God,  in  flesh  made  manifest. 
Shines  in  my  Redeemer's  face. 
Full  of  beauty,  truth,  and  grace. 

4  Here,  I  would  for  ever  stay. 
Weep  and  gaze  my  soul  away ; 


476         HYMNS  OCCCXXI,  OCCOXXII. 


Thou  art  heaven  on  earth  to  me,— 
p>        Lovely,  mournful  Calvary! 


^  Q 1  HYMN  421,  8s  and  78. 

4Jb/WX  Hope  in  Ood  encouraged. 

aff     1  TITHY,  when  storms  around  you  gather, 
» '    Should  your  trembling  spirit  sink  ? 
Look  to  God,  your  heavenly  Father, 
And  of  his  sweet  promise  think. 

2  Fancy  will  be  often  painting 

Scenes,  in  dark  and  fearful  shade : 
Yet  why  should  thy  soul  be  fainting. 
Of  prospective  woes  afraid  ? 

3  Cease  that  dark  anticipation  ! 

Still  let  love  and  faith  abound  ; 
For  the  day  of  tribulation, 
Strength  sufficient  will  be  found. 

4  God  is  love,  and  will  not  leave  you, 

When  you  most  his  kindness  need ; 
God  is  true — nor  can  deceive  you, — 
Though  your  faith  be  weak  indeed. 


HYMN  422,  8s. 

The  Promise  of  Ood  sure. 


422 

mp     1   TT^^  sweet  on  thy  bosom  to  rest, 
Xl  When  nature's  affliction  is  near! 

—  The  soul  that  can  trust  thee  is  blest, — 

Thy  smiles  bring  deliverance  from  fear 
The  Lord  has,  in  kindness,  declared. 

That  those,  who  will  trust  in  his  name, 
Shall  in  the  sharp  conflict  be  spared, 

His  mercy  and  love  to  proclaim. 

2  This  promise  shall  be,  to  my  soul, 

A  messenger  sent  from  the  skies, — 
mf  An  anchor  when  billows  shall  roll, — 
<  A  refuge  when  tempests  arise : 

—  O  Saviour!  the  promise  fulfill, 

Its  comfort  impart  to  my  mind, 
p  Then  calmly  I  '11  bow  to  thy  will, — 

p>  To  the  cup  of  affliction  resigned. 


f 

CHRISTIAN-.  477 


ACiO  HYMN  423,  C.  p.  M. 

i  Tb/^O                                    Resignation. 

\  ^{^     1  A  LORD !  in  sorrow  I  resign, 

{  \J  And  bow  to  that  dear  hand  of  thine, 

I  While  yet  the  rod  appears ; 

I  That  hand  can  wipe  these  streaming  eyes, 

I  Or,  into  smiles  of  glad  sm-prise, 

I  Transform  these  falling  tears. 

I  2  My  sole  possession  is  thy  love ; 

i  On  earth  beneath,  in  heaven  above, 

I  I  have  no  other  store : 

I  And  though,  with  fervor,  now  I  pray, 

J  And  importune  thee  night  and  day, 
I  cannot  ask  for  more. 


HYMN  424,  C.  L.  M. 

Submission  in  Trials. 


424 

m       1  TllTHEN  I  can  trust  my  all  with  God, 
77ip  ' '    In  trial's  fearful  hour, — 

Bow  all  resigned  beneath  his  rod, 
And  bless  his  sparing  power ; 

—  -A.  joy  springs  up  amid  distress, 
A  fountain  in  the  wilderness. 

mp     2  Oh  !  to  be  brought  to  Jesus'  feet, 
Though  trials  fix  me  there. 
Is  still  a  privilege  most  sweet ; 
For  he  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
Though  sighs  and  tears  its  language  be, 
The  Lord  is  nigh  to  answer  me. 

—  3  Then,  blessed  be  the  hand  that  gave, 

Still  blessed  when  it  takes ; 
Blessed  be  he  who  smites  to  save, 

Who  heals  the  heart  he  breaks : 
Perfect  and  true  are  all  his  ways, 
>  Whom  heaven  adores  and  death  obeys. 


425 


% 


HYMN  426,  C.  M. 

Depending  on  Orace. 

mp  1    A  MAZING  grace  ! — how  sweet  the  sound ! — 

p  J\.  That  saved  a  wretch  like  me  ; 

<  I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 

i    ii.f  Was  bUnd,  but  now  I  see. 


478       HYMNS  CCCOXXVI,  CCOOXXVII. 

—  2  'T  was  grace  that  tauglit  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  reheved ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils  and  snares, 
I  have  already  come  ; 
'T  is  grace  hath  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

>  4  Yea,  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 
p  And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 

—  I  shall  possess,  within  the  vail, 

>  A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

mp     5  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow. 
The  sun  forbear  to  sliine ; 

—  But  God,  who  called  me  here  below, 
mf  Will  be  for  ever  mine. 

^Q/^  HYMN  426,  CM. 

4r/C'U  Submission  in  Trials. 


m 


1  IITY  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
•i"   Great  God !  are  in  thy  hand ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee. 

And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  should'st  take  them  all  away. 

Yet  would  I  not  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  possessed  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murm'ring  word, 

Though  the  wliole  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness. 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 


PKAYER. 


427 


HYMN  427,  C.  M. 

Habitual  Devotion. 


1  "IITHILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power  I 
'  *    Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 


.^.  ^ 


PRAYER.  479 


<  2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed ; 
mf  To  thee  my  thoughts  wouhl  soar ; 

—  Thy  luercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed, — 

That  mercy  I  adore. 

8  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 
Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  ray  days, 
In  every  pain  I  bear, 

<  My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 

—  Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

mf  5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour. 
Thy  love  my  breast  shall  fill; 

m'p  Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower. 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

—  6  My  lifted  eye,  witiiout  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see; 
mf         My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear, — 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee. 

4  QQ  HYMN  428,  7s. 

^^^  A  Blessing  huvibly  requested. 

mp     IT  ORD  !  we  come  before  thee  now  ; 
JL^  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow  ; 
Oh  !  do  not  our  suit  disdain  ; — 
Sliall  we  seek  thee,  Lord !  in  vain? 

2  Lord  !  on  thee  our  souls  depend, 
In  compassion,  now  descend; 

—  Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace, 

<  Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

—  8  In  thine  own  appointed  way, 

Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay  ; 
Lord  !  we  know  not  how  to  go. 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message,  from  thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford  ; 

<  Let  thy  Spirit  noAv  impart 
mf         Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

>       5  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 

—  Let  the  time  of  joy  return; 


148 


480       HYMNS  OOOOXXIX,  cocoxxx. 


Those,  who  are  cast  down,  lift  up, 
mf        Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

—  6  Grant,  that  all  may  seek  and  find 

Thee,  a  God  supremely  kind  : 

<  Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 
mf         Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

^  Q  Q  HYMN  429,  L.  M. 

4fc^t/  Forgiveness  sought, 

mp     1  PORGIVE  us,  Lord !  to  thee  we  cry, 

-T    Forgive  us  through  thy  matchless  grace  ; 
On  thee  alone  our  souls  rely, 

<  Be  thou  our  strength  and  righteousness. 

mp     2  Forgive  thou  us,  as  we  forgive 

The  ills  we  suffer  from  our  foes ; 

—  Restore  us,  Lord  !  and  hid  us  live ; 
>  Oh  !  let  us  in  thine  arms  repose. 

mp     3  Forgive  us,  for  our  guilt  is  great, 

Our  wretched  souls  no  merit  claim  ; 
For  sovereign  mercy  still  we  wait. 
And  ask  but  in  the  Saviour's  name. 

4  Forgive  us, — 0  thou  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

<  Thou  risen — thou  exalted  Lord ! 

mf         Thou  great  High-Priest !  our  souls  redeem, 
And  speak  the  pardon-sealing  word. 


430 


HYMN  430,  C.  M. 

Tke  Ood  of  Bethel. 

OGOD  of  Bethel !  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed. 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  : — 

Our  vows,  our  prayers,  Ave  now  present, 

Before  thy  tlirone  of  grace  : 
God  of  our  fathers  !  be  the  God 

Of  their  succeeding  race. 

Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life, 
Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 

Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 


PRAYER.  481 


4  Oh  !  spread  thy  covering  wings  around, 
Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And,  at  our  Father's  loved  abode, 
I  Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

I  5  Sucli  blessings,  from  thy  gracious  hand, 

I  Our  humble  prayers  implore  ; 

I  <  And  thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, — 

I  w?/  Oift  portion  evermore. 


431 


HYMN  431,  7s. 

Christ''s  Presence  invoked. 

\    mf     1  T  IGHT  of  life  !— sei-aphic  Fire  !— 
\  ^  Love  divine! — thyself  impart; 

*  <  Evei-y  fainting  soul  inspire; 

\    >  Shine  in  every  drooping  heart. 

\  <  2  Every  mourning  sinner  cheer  ; 

\  >  Scatter  all  our  guilty  gloom  : 

♦  —  Saviour — Son  of  God!  appear; 
J  To  thy  living  temples  come. 

\  3  Come,  in  this  accepted  hour, 

Bring  thy  heavenly  kingdom  in  ; 


}  mf         Fill  us  with  thy  glorious  power — 
J  Rooting  out  the  love  of  sin. 

\  —  4  ISTotliing  more  can  we  require, 
i  We  will  covet  nothing  less; 

{  mf         Be  thou  all  our  heart's  desire, 

♦  >  All  our  joy  and  all  our  peace. 


432 

m        1 


HYMN  432,  C.  M. 

The  J^ature  of  Prayer. 

PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Uttered  or  unexpressed ; 
i  The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire  « 

\    mp  That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

I  >  2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

i  p  The  falling  of  a  tear, 

I  —  The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye,— 

J  When  none  but  God  is  near. 


3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech. 
That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
<  Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 

/  The  majesty  on  high. 


41 


482     HYMNS  CCCCXXXIII,  CCCCXXXIV. 

—  4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air ; 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death, — 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

mp      5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice. 

Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
/  While  angels,  in  their  songs,  rejoice, 

>  And  cry, — "  Behold  he  prays  !'• 

—  6  0  Thou !  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  Avay, — 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod : — 
mp  Lord !  teach  us  how  to  pray. 


433 


HYMN  433,  7s. 

Sin  bewailed. 


m       1   rtOME,  my  soul!  thy  suit  prepare, 
\J  Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer ; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray  ; 

mf         Rise,  and  ask  without  delay. 

mp     2  With  my  burden  I  begin  ; — 
p  Lord  !  remove  this  load  of  sin ; 

Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 

—  Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

8  Lord  !  I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

<  There,  thy  sovereign  right  maintain, 
mf         And,  without  a  rival,  reign. 

p        4  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 

<  Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer, 

—  Be  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend ; — 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end, 

5  Shew  me  what  I  have  to  do. 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 

<  Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

>  Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

.Q^  HYMN  434,  CM. 

4fc04r  Prayer  for  needed  Grace. 

m       1   FATHER !  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss, 
-T    Thy  sovereign  will  denies. 
Accepted,  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise :  — 


PEAYER.  483 


2  "  Give  us  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  us  live  to  thee. 

3  "  Let  the  sweet  hope,  that  we  are  thine, 

Our  life  and  death  attend  ; 
<  Thy  presence  through  our  journey  shine. 

rn,f  And  crown  our  journey's  end." 


435 


HYMN  435,  C.  M. 

Seeking  God. 

m       1    \  UTHOR  of  good !  to  thee  we  tm-n ; 
■^  Thine  ever-wakeful  eye 
Alone  can  all  our  wants  discern, — 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  Oh  !  let  thy  love  within  us  dwell, 

Thy  fear  our  footsteps  guide  ; 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel, — 
That  fear,  all  fears  beside. 

3  Not  what  we  wish — but  what  we  want, 

Let  mercy  still  supply ; 
The  good  we  ask  not,  Father !  grant ; 
The  ill  we  ask — deny. 

^Op  HYMN  436,  CM. 

4r  O  v)  Prayer  for   Wisdom. 

m       1    ALMIGHTY  God!  in  humble  prayer, 
-ti-  To  thee  our  souls  we  lift ; 
Do  thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  thy  most  needful  gift. 

2  We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth, 

Along  our  path  to  flow ; 
We  ask  not  undecaying  health, 
Nor  length  of  years  below : — 

3  We  ask  not  honors,  which  an  hour 

May  bring  and  take  away ; 
<  We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  and  power, 

>  Lest  we  should  go  astray : — 

—      4  We  ask  for  wisdom ; — Lord !  impart 
The  knowledge  how  to  live  ; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart, 
To  aU  thy  servants  give ; — 


484        HYMNS  CCCCXXXVII— XXXVIII. 

5  The  young — remember  thee  in  youth, 
Before  tlie  evil  days  ! 
The  old — be  guided  by  thy  truth, 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  ways! 

^q^  HYMN  437,  CM. 

^{j  i  Prayer  fur  Sincerity. 

aff     1  T  ORD  !  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne, 
1^  And  our  confessions  pour, 
Oh  !  may  we  feel  the  sins  we  own. 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see ; — 
True  penitence  impart; 

<  And  let  a  healing  ray,  from  thee, 
mf  Beam  hope  on  every  heart. 

—  3  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

>  Oh !  let  our  wills  resign ; 

—  And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share. 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 

4  Let  faith  each  meek  petition  fill, 
mf  And  waft  it  to  the  skies  ; 

—  And  teach  our  hearts — 't  is  goodness  still, 
That  grants  it,  or  denies. 

AOQ  HYMN  438,  S.  M. 

4rOO  Christ  will  hear  Prayer. 

m       1    TESUS,  who  knows  full  Avell 
^   The  lieart  of  every  saint, 
Invites  us,  all  our  grief  to  tell, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

:  ■    mp  2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear, — 

—  We  never  plead  in  vain; 

<  Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
mf  And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

—  3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  hear 
His  chosen  when  they  cry ; 

>  Yes,  though  he  may  a  while  forbear, 

<  He  '11  help  them  from  on  liigh. 

—  4  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 
And  never  faint  in  prayer ; 

<  He  sees,  he  hears,  and,  from  on  high, 

—  Will  make  our  cause  liis  care. 


PKAYER.  485 


^W 


^  Q  Q  HYMN  439,  L.  M. 

4r<LyJ/  The  Presence  of  Christ  implored. 

"HERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 

<  Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 

mf         And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise ; — 

2  There  will  the  gracious  Saviour  be, 
To  bless  the  little  company  ; — 
There,  to  unveil  his  smiling  face. 
And  bid  his  glories  fill  the  place. 

—      3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  0  Lord  I 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word ; 

<  Now  send  the  Spirit  from  above, 

mf         And  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 


A  Ac\  HYMN  440,  L.  M. 

4Jb4tU  The  Lord's  Prayer. 

mf     1  "p ATHER,  adored  in  worlds  above ! 
>  -T   Thy  glorious  name  be  hallowed  still ; 

<  Thy  kingdom  come,  with  power  and  love ; 

—  And  earth,  like  heaven,  obey  thy  will. 

2  Lord  !  make  our  daily  wants  thy  care, 
mp  Forgive  the  sins  that  we  forsake ; 

—  Oh  !  let  us  in  thy  kindness  share, 

As  fellow-men  of  ours  partake. 

mp     3  Evils  beset  us  every  hour  ; — 

Thy  kind  protection  we  implore ; 

<  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power, — 
/  Be  thine  the  glory  evermore. 


441 


ETUH  441,  B.  K. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  heavenly  Father !  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now  ; 
"  Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near ; 
To  thee  all  nations  bow ! 

"  Thy  kingdom  come  : — Thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love. 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfill 

Thy  perfect  law  above. 

"  Our  daily  bread  supply, 

"While,  by  thy  word,  we  live : 
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486        HYMNS  CCCCXLII,  CCCCXLIII. 


vn/p         The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive,  as  we  forgive. 

4:  "  From  dark  temptation's  power, — 
<  From  Satan's  wiles  defend; 

—  Deliver  in  the  evil  liour, 

And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

mf     6  "  Thine,  then,  for  ever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine  : 
The  sceptre,  tlirone,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine." 

mp     6  Thus  humbly  taught  to  pray, 
By  thy  beloved  Son, 

—  Through  him  we  come  to  thee,  and  say,- 

>  "  All  for  his  sake  be  done!" 

AA^  HYMN  442,  S.  M. 

4rTb/^  Coming  boldly  to  the  Throne  of  Oraee. 

mf     1  BEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace  ! 
i-^  The  promise  calls  us  near; 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  That  rich  atoning  blood, 

Which  sprinkled  round  we  see, 
Provides,  for  those  who  come  to  God, 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 

—  3  Thine  image,  Lord  !  bestow, 

Tliy  presence  and  tiiy  love; 

We  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 

And  reign  with  thee  above. 

4  Teach  us  to  live  by  faith, 

Conform  our  will  to  thine ; 
Let  us  victorious  be  in  death, 
mf  And,  then,  in  glory  shine. 

—  5  If  thou  these  blessings  give. 

And  wilt  our  portion  be, 

>  All  worldly  joys  we  '11  cheerful  leave, 
mf  And  find  our  heaven  in  thee. 


HYMN  443,  7s. 

Pleading  with  Ood. 


443 

aff     \  1  ORD  !  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
-L^  Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 


PRAYER.  487 


Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine 's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Once,  a  sinner,  near  despair, 
Sought  thy  mercy  seat  by  prayer ; 
<  Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free,  — 

>  Lord !  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

—  3  Many  days  have  passed  since  then, 

Many  changes  I  have  seen  ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now  ; — 

Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou  ? 

4  Thou  hast  helped  in  every  need — 
mf         This  emboldens  me  to  plead  ; 

—  After  so  much  mercy  past, 

>  Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 

mf     5  No — I  must  maintain  my  hold  ; 

'T  is  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold  ; 

I  can  no  denial  take. 

Since  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 


REVIVAL, 


444 


HYMN  444,  L.  M. 

Tht  Sun  of  Righteousness. 

m       1  A  SUN  of  rigliteousness !  arise, 

yj  With  gentle  beams  on  Zion  shine  ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  eyes. 
And  souls  awake  to  life  divine. 

2  On  all  around,  let  grace  descend. 

Like  heavenly  dew,  or  copious  showers ; 

<  That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend, — 
mf  Tliat  we  may  hail  salvation  ours. 

K7MN  445,  S.  M. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival, 

m  1   A  LORD  !  thy  work  revive 
p  V/  In  Zion's  gloomy  hour ; 

<  And  let  our  dying  graces  live, 
mf  By  thy  restoring  power. 

—      2  Oh  !  let  thy  chosen  few 

Awake  to  earnest  prayer; 


445 


488   HYMNS  CCCOXLVI,  COCOXLVII. 

Their  solemn  vows  again  renew, 

>  And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

—  3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak, 

Through  lips  of  humble  clay, 

<  Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, — 

—  Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear, 

>  Now  listen  to  our  cry  ; 

<  Oh  !  come,  and  bring  salvation  near ; — 
mf  Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

AAa  HYMN446,  L.  M. 

TD^fcO  Weeping  over  Sinners. 

aff     1    4  RISE,  my  tenderest  thoughts !  arise ; 
-^  Dissolve  in  grief,  my  streaming  eyes ! 
And  thou,  my  heart !  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 

2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame  ; 
See  scandal  poured  on  Jesus'  name ; 
The  Father  wounded,  through  the  Son, 
The  world  abused, — the  soul  undone  I 

3  See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight, 
Closing  in  everlasting  night, 

In  flames  that  no  abatement  know, 
Though  bitter  tears  for  ever  flow ! 

4  My  God !  I  feel  the  mournful  scene, 
And  yearn  with  grief  o'er  dying  men  ; 
While  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim 
Souls  that  may  perish  in  the  flame. 

5  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves, 

And  can  but  weep,  where  most  it  loves : 
mf         Thine  own  all-saving  arm  employ, 

<  And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 

AAri  HYMN  447,  H.  M. 

4^4*  I  The  Jubilee  proclaimed. 

f"      1  "D LOW  ye  the  trumpet!— blow,— 
-D  The  gladly  solemn  sound ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
*  To  earth's  remotest  bound, — 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  home. 


1 


KEVIVAL.  489 


2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, — 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb ; 
Eedeniption  by  his  blood, 

Througli  all  the  world,  proclaim: 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Eeturn,  ye  ransomed  sinners!  home. 

—  3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell ! 

Yom-  liberty  receive  ; 

<  And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 
mf  And  blest  in  Jesus  live ; 
/           The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  home. 

mf     4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace : 
Ye  happy  souls  !  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face : 
/  The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  home. 

—  6  Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made : 
>  Ye  weary  spirits !  rest, 

<  Ye  mourning  souls !  be  glad : 
/           The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners !  home. 

A  AC^  HYMN  448,  L.  M. 

^^KJ  Hope  in  Times  of  Darkness. 

mp     1  117HILE  I  to  grief  my  soul  gave  way, 
» »    To  see  the  work  of  God  decline, 

<  Methought  I  heard  the  Saviour  say, — 
mf  "Dismiss  thy  fears,  the  ark  is  mine. 

—  2  "  Though  for  a  time  I  hid  my  face, 

<  Rely  upon  my  love  and  power ; 
mf         Still  wrestle  at  the  throne  of  grace, 

And  wait  for  a  reviving  hour. 

3  "  Take  down  thy  long-neglected  harp 

<  I  've  seen  tliy  tears,  and  heard  thy  prayer ; 

—  The  Avinter  season  has  been  sharp, 

mf  But  spring  shall  all  its  wastes  repair." 

<  4  Lord !  I  obey, — my  hopes  revive  ; 

f  Come,  join  with  me,  ye  saints !  and  sing, 

Our  foes  in  vain  against  us  strive. 
For  God  will  help  and  triumph  bring. 


490  HYMNS  CCOCXLIX,  CCCOL. 

AAQ  HYMN  449,  L.  M. 

HbHUD  The  Vision  of  dry  Bones. 

off'     1  J  OOK  down,  O  Lord  !  with  pitying  eye, 
-L'  See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie ; 
Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  tlie  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughtered  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  dead  awake  and  live  ? 
And  can  these  perished  bones  revive  ? 
That,  mighty  God !  to  th^e  is  known  ; 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thine  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain, 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain. 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, — 
Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe, 

—  Life  spreads  through  all  the  realms  of  death ; 

mf         Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice, — 

<  They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 

<  5  So,  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 

f  Shall  shake  the  heavens,  and  rend  the  ground, 

<  Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
/  And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies.  . 


HYMN  450,  H.  M. 

Rejoicing  in  a  Revival. 


450 

/        1  A  ZION !  tune  thy  voice, 

yj  And  raise  thy  hands  on  high ; 
Tell  all  the  earth  thy  joys, 

And  boast  salvation  nigh  ; 
Cheerful  in  God, 

Arise  and  shine, 

While  rays  divine 
Stream  all  abroad. 

mf     2  He  gilds  thy  mourning  face 

With  beams  that  cannot  fade ; 
His  all-resplendent  grace 

He  pours  around  thy  head ; 
The  nations  round 

Thy  form  shall  view, 

With  lustre  new. 
Divinely  crowned. 


^-**'»* 


REVIVAL.  491 


—  8  In  honor  to  his  name, 

Reflect  that  sacred  light ; 
/  And  loud  that  grace  proclaim, 

Which  makes  thy  darkness  bright ; 
Pursue  his  praise, 

Till  sovereign  love,  • 

In  worlds  above. 
The  glory  raise. 

—  4  There,  on  his  holy  hill, 

<  A  brighter  sun  shall  rise, 

;    /  And,  with  his  radiance,  fill 

Those  fairer,  purer  skies  ; 
"While,  round  his  throne, 
Ten  thousand  stars, 
In  nobler  spheres. 
His  influence  own. 


451 


HYMN  451,  8s  and  7s. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

aff     1  O  AVIOUR !  visit  thy  plantation  ; 
^^  Grant  us,  Lord  !  a  gracious  rain ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation. 
Unless  thou  return  again. 
2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance  ; — 
Shine  upon  us  from  on  high. 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 

<  Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 
—      3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent. 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers  ; 
Let  each  one,  esteemed  thy  servant. 
Shun  the  world's  enticing  snares. 
4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power ; 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  ; 

<  And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 
mf  To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 


HYMN  452,  8s  and  7s. 

Future  Peace  and  Qlory  of  Zion 


452 

m       1  TTEAR  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken  ;- 
p  11  "  O  ray  people !  faint  and  few, 

Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken, — 

—  Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you : 
mp         Scenes  of  heart-felt  tribulation 

—  ShaU  no  more  perplex  your  ways ; 


492  HYMN  CCCCLIII. 

<  You  shall  name  your  walls — Salvation,— 
/  And  your  gates  shall  all  be — Praise.'' 

mf     2  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 

Pleasures,  without  end,  shall  flow ; 
For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 

All  his  bounty  shall  bestow  : 
Still,  in  undisturbed  possession. 

Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign ; 
Never  shall  you  feel  oppression — 

Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 

3  Ye,  no  more  your  suns  declining. 
Waning  moons  no  more  sliall  see  ; 
But,  your  griefs  for  ever  ending. 

Find  eternal  noon  in  me : 
God  will  rise,  and,  shining  o'er  you, 
>  Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 

<  He,  the  Lord,  will  be  your  glory, — 
f  God  3'our  everlasting  light. 


453 


HYMN  453,  7s. 

Winning  Souls. 

WOULD  you  win  a  soul  to  God? 
Tell  him  of  a  Saviour's  blood, 
Once  for  dying  sinners  s])ilt, 
To  atone  for  all  their  guilt. 


2  Tell  him  how  the  streams  did  glide. 
From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, — 
How  his  head,  with  thorns,  was  crowned, 
>  And  his  heart  in  soi'row  drowned : — 

aff     8  How  he  yielded  up  his  breath, 
How  he  agonized  in  death, 

<  How  he  lives  to  intercede, — 
wf         Christ,  our  advocate  and  head. 

—      4  Tell  him, — it  was  sovereign  grace 
Led  thee  first  to  seek  his  face ; 

<  Made  thee  choose  the  better  part, 
mf         Wrought  salvation  in  thy  heart. 

5  Tell  him  of  that  liberty. 

Wherewith  Jesus  makes  us  free! 

<  Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiven, 
mf         Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heaven. 


ORDINANCES.  493 


1 


454 


HYMN  454,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

Fountain  of  Life. 


]    m       1  CEE,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain, 
O  Streams  of  living  water  flow! 
God  has  opened  there  a  fountain, 

That  supplies  the  plains  below : 
They  are  blessed, 

Who  its  sovereign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels  flowingj 
Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  joy  bestowing, 
Making  all  around  look  gay  : 
mf         O  ye  nations ! 
/  Hail  the  long-expected  day. 

J  mf     8  Gladdened  by  the  flowing  treasure, 

I  All-enriching  as  it  goes  ; 

I  Lo,  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasure, — 

I  Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose  : 

i  Every  object 

i'  Sings  for  joy  where'er  it  flows. 
4  Trees  of  life,  the  banks  adorning, 

.  Yield  their  fruit  to  all  around  ; 

I  Those  who  eat  are  saved  from  mourning, 

I  Pleasure  comes,  and  hopes  abound; 

I  Fair  their  portion ! — 

\  f               Endless  life,  with  glory  crowned. 


ORDINANCES. 


455 


HYMN  455,  C.  M. 

Christ  receiving  Children. 

dol     1  CEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
^^  With  all-engaging  charms  ! 
Hark!  how  he  calls  tlie  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

—      2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 
"  Nor  scorn  their  liumble  name  ; 
\     <  For  't  was  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 

♦    mf  The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

4 — 

42 


I  494         HYMNS  CCCOLVI,  COCCLVn. 

J  —      3  We  bring  them,  Lord  !  in  thankful  hands, 
t  And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 

I  Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine,— 

I  Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

J  4  Ye  little  flock !  with  pleasure  hear, — 

♦  Ye  children !  seek  his  face  ; 

i  mf         And  fly,  with  transports,  to  receive 
I  The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

I  nrvp     5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

I  —  Thy  guardian  care  we  trust ; — 

i  That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 

*»  'p  If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 


456 


HYMN  456,  L.  1 

Infant  Baptism. 


\  m       1  A  LORD !  encouraged  by  thy  grace, 
J  \j  We  bring  our  infant  to  thy  throne  ; 

♦  Give  it  within  thy  heart  a  place, 

*,  Let  it  be  thine,  and  thine  alone. 

♦  2  Wash  it  from  every  stain  of  guilt, 

I  And  let  this  child  be  sanctified ; 

I  Lord !  thou  canst  cleanse  it,  if  thou  wilt, 

I  And  all  its  native  evils  hide. 

I     .         3  We  ask  not,  for  it,  earthly  bliss, 

\  Or  earthly  honors,  wealth  or  fame  : 

♦  The  sum  of  our  request  is  this — 

I  That  it  may  love  and  fear  thy  name. 

♦  4  This  infant  we,  by  faith,  commit 

I  To  thy  kind  love  and  guardian  care ; 

♦  p  We  lay  it  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 

♦  >  He  will  not  let  it  perish  there. 

i    A  f\^  ^^^  ^57,  C.  M. 

J     ^O  t  The  Promise  to  Abraham. 

n       1  TTOW  large  the  promise — how  divine, 
-tL  To  Abra'm  and  his  seed  ! 
"  I  '11  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need." 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love. 
From  age  to  age,  endure ; 
The  Angel  of  the  covenant  proves, 
And  seals  the  blessings  sure. 


•4 


ORDINANCES.  495 


I  3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confii*ms, 

I  To  our  forefathers  given ; 

I  He  takes  young  children  in  ms  arms, 

i  And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

I  mf     4  Our  God, — how  faithful  are  his  ways  1 
i  His  love  endures  the  same  ; 

*,  Nor,  from  the  promise  of  his  grace, 

5  77ip  Blots  out  the  children's  name. 


Af^C)  HYMN468,  S.  M. 

^rtyO  Christ  Messing  Children. 

mp     1  THE  Saviour  kindly  calls 

J-   Our  children  to  his  breast ; 

—  He  holds  them  in  his  gracious  arms ; — 

Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2  "  Let  them  approach,"  he  cries, 
"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim ; 
The  heirs  of  heaven  are  such  as  these,— 
For  such  as  these  I  came." 

mf     3  With  joy  we  bring  them,  Lord  ! 
Devoting  them  to  thee, 

—  Imploring,  that,  as  we  are  thine, 

Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 


459 


i^y 


HYMN  459,  C.  M. 

The  Saviour  blessing  Children, 

HEN  Jesus  left  the  throne  of  God, 
He  chose  an  humble  birth  ; 
mj)         A  man  of  grief,  like  us,  he  trod 
p  A  lonely  path  on  earth. 

—      2  Like  him,  may  we  be  found  below, 
In  wisdom's  paths  of  peace  ; 
Like  him,  in  grace  and  knowledge,  grow. 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

dol     3  Sweet  were  his  words,  and  kind  his  look. 
When  mothers  round  him  pressed ; 
Their  infants,  in  his  arms,  he  took. 
And  on  his  bosom  blessed. 

mf     4  When  Jesus  into  Salem  rode, 
The  children  sang  around ; 
For  joy,  they  plucked  the  palms,  and  strewed 
Their  garments  on  the  ground. 


496     HYMNS  OCCOLX,  CCCCLXI. 

/''     5  "Hosanna!"— our  glad  voices  laise — 
"Hosanna  to  our  King !" 
Could  we  forget  our  Saviour''s  praise, 
The  stones  themselves  would  sing. 

Af^(\  HYMN  460,  CM. 

4r  U  V/     Infants^  living  or  dying,  in  the  Arvis  cf  Christ. 

m       1  THY  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord ! 
A   With  transport  all-divine ; 
Thine  image  trace,  in  every  word, 
Thy  love,  in  every  line. 

2  With  joy,  I  see  a  thousand  charms, 
Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  face  ; 
While  infants  in  thy  tender  arms. 
Receive  the  smiling  grace. 

mp     8  "  I  take  these  little  lambs,"  said  he, 
"  And  lay  them  on  my  breast ; 

—  Protection  they  shall  find  in  me — 

In  me,  be  ever  blest. 

4  "Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 
But  can 't  dissolve  my  love  ; 
Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
The  family  above. 

<  5  "  Their  feeble  frames  my  power  shall  raise 

—  And  mould  with  heavenly  skill ; 

<  I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 

—  And  hands  to  do  my  will." 

6  His  words,  ye  happy  parents !  hear, 
f  And  shout,  with  joys  divine: 

—  Dear  Saviour !  all  we  have  and  are 

Shall  be  for  ever  thine. 

An^  HYMN  461,  S.  M. 

4r  0  J.  The  Spirit  in  Baptism. 

m       1  p  RE  AT  God!  now  condescend 
VJ  To  bless  our  rising  race; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend, 
The  subjects  of  thy  grace. 

2  Oht  what  a  pure  delight 
Their  happiness  to  see ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite. 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 


ORDINANCES.  497 


3  Now  bless,  thou  God  of  love ! 
This  ordinance  divine ; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
And  make  these  children  thine. 


462 


HYMN  462,  L.  M. 

Baptism  of  the  Holy  Ohoat. 

m       1  pOME,  Holy  Ghost !  come  from  on  high, 
V^'  Baptizer  of  our  spirits  thou ! 
The  sacramental  seal  apply, 

And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

2  Exert  thy  gracious  power  divine,   , 

And  sprinkle  thou  th'  atoning  blood ; 
May  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  join 
To  seal  this  child,  a  child  of  God. 

Ann  HYMN  463,  L.  M. 

4eI  0  O  The  Baptism  of  a  Household. 

m       1  TTNITED  prayers  ascend  to  thee,  ^ 
^   Eternal  Parent  of  mankind ! 
Smile  on  this  waiting  family  ; 

Thy  blesjing  let  thy  servants  find. 

dol  2  Let  the  dear  pledges  of  their  love, 

J  Like  tender  plants,  around  them  grow : 

i  Thy  present  grace,  and  joys  above, 

I  Upon  their  little  ones  bestow. 

*  —      3  Receive,  at  their  believing  hand, 

I  The  charge  which  they  devote  as  thine, 

I  Obedient  to  their  Lord's  command  ; 

I  And  seal,  with  power,  the  rite  divine. 

*  4  To  every  member  of  their  house, 

i  Thy  grace  impart,  thy  love  extend ; 

I    <  Grant  every  good  that  time  allows, 

J    mf  "With  heavenly  joys  that  never  end. 

j     AnA  HYMN464,  S.  M. 

J     TP  U  TD  Prayer  for  the  Sanctification  of  Children. 

GOD  of  Abra'm  !  hear 
The  parents'  humble  cry ; 

\  In  covenant  mercy  now  appear, 

I  While  in  the  dust  we  lie. 

j  2  These  children  of  our  love, 

*  In  mercy  thou  hast  given, 


^0 


498         HYMNS  CCCOLXV,  CCCCLXVI. 

That  we  through  grace  may  faithful  prove, 
In  training  tlieni  for  heaven. 

3  Oh  !  grant  thy  Spirit,  Lord ! 
Their  hearts  to  sanctify  ; 
Remember  now  thy  gracious  word ; — 
Our  hopes  on  thee  rely. 

p  4:  Draw  forth  the  melting  tear, 

>  The  penitential  sigh  ; 

<  Inspire  their  hearts  with  faith  sincere, 
mf  And  fix  their  hopes  on  high. 

—      5  These  children  now  are  thine, — 
AVe  give  them  back  to  thee  ; 

<  Oh  !  lead  them  by  thy  grace  divine, 
mf  Along  the  heavenly  way. 


465 


HYMN  465,  C.  M. 

The  Condescension  of  Christ. 

1  T)EHOLD  what  condescending  love 
-L'  Jesus  on  earth  displays ! 

To  babes  and  sucklings,  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace  ! 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps. 

To  our  forefathers  given  ; 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  Forbid  them  not,  whom  Jesus  calls, 

Nor  dare  the  claim  resist, 
Since  his  own  lips  to  us  declare — 
Of  such  will  heaven  consist. 

4  With  flowing  t^ars,  and  thankful  hearts, 

We  give  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Receive  them,  Lord  !  into  thine  arras, — 
Thine  may  they  ever  be. 


466 


HYMN  466,  L.  M. 

Enter inff  into  Covenant. 

mf     1  AH  !  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 
V/  On  thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice. 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  Oh  !  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 
To  him  who  merits  all  my  love ! 


I  ORDINANCES.                       499   ; 

I  Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  the  house, 

i  While  to  his  altar  now  I  move. — 

J  3  'T  is  done — the  great  transaction  's  done ; — 

j  I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 

I  He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

j  Rejoiced  to  own  the  call  divine. 

*  —      4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart! 
J  Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
i  <           Here  have  I  found  a  nobler  part, 

*  7n/  Here  heavenly  pleasures  fill  my  breast. 

I  5  High  heaven,  that  hears  the  solemn  vow, 

J  That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear ; 

i  >           Till,  in  life's  latest  hour,  I  bow, 

*  7np  And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


1  467 


HYMN  467,  L.  M. 

Jl   Welcome  to  Christian  Fellowship. 

m       1   /^OME  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord! 
^  Oh  !  come  in  Jesus'  precious  name; 
We  welcome  thee,  Avith  one  accord. 
And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 
We  \\  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove, 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

>       3  And,  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 
O  We  '11  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known ; 

—  We'll  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears. 

And  count  a  brother's  cares  our  own. 

4  Once  more,  our  welcome  we  repeat ; 
Receive  assurance  of  our  love  ; 
Oh  !  may  we  all  together  meet. 
Around  the  tlirone  of  God  above. 


468 


H7MN  468,  L.  M 

Entire  Consecration. 


1  "VrOW  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 

-i^   With  all  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  liis  ways  will  I  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  Oh  !  be  his  service  all  my  joy  ! — 

Around  let  my  example  shine, 


500    HYMNS  CCCCLXIX,  CCCCLXX. 

Till  otheis  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  divine. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determined  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 

<  And,  in  his  kind  commands,  rejoice. 

—  4  Oh  !  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor  wandering  leave  his  sacred  ways ; 
Great  God !  accept  my  soul's  desire, 

<  And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 

A  OQ  HYMN  469,  L.  M. 

4t  0  «7  Self -Dedication  to  Ood. 

m       IT  ORD  !  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 

^  Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine ; 
"With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  me,  in  mercy,  now  a  place. 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, — 
p  A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 

mf         But  ransomed  by  ImmanuePs  blood. 

—  3  Thee,  my  new  master,  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all ; 
Lord  !  let  me  live  and  die  to  thee, — 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity. 


HYMN  470,  C.  M. 

The  Young  entering  into  Covenant, 


470 

mf     1  pOME,  let  us  join  our  souls  to  God, 
V  In  everlasting  bands ; 
And  seize  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  eager  hearts  and  hands. 

>       2  Come,  let  us  to  his  temple  haste. 
And  seek  his  favor  there ; 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  our  fervent  prayer. 

3  Come,  let  us  seal,  without  delay, 
The  covenant  of  his  grace  ; 
Nor  shall  the  years  of  distant  life 
Its  mem'ry  e'er  efface. 

m       4  Thus  may  our  young  companions  haste, 
To  seek  their  fathers'  God ; 


.^ 


ORDINANCES.  501 


Nor  e'er  forsake  the  happy  path 
Their  fathers'  feet  have  trod. 

Ar^^  HYMN  471,  CM. 

Tb  /    A.  Public  Profession. 

m       1  VE  men  and  angels !  witness  now, 
J-    Before  the  Lord  we  vspeak ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break ; — 

2  That,  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield  ; 
Nor,  from  his  cause  will  we  depart. 
Nor  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely ; 
May  he,  with  our  returning  wants, 
A  needful  aid  supply. 

4  Oh !  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright. 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways ; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers. 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

AtjC)  HYMN472,  L.  M. 

rh  /  /O  On  receiving  new  Members. 

m       1  TT'INDRED  in  Christ!  for  his  dear  sake, 
-IV-  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys,  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care,  we  meet, 

Send  liis  good  Spirit  from  above. 
Make  our  communications  sweet. 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

3  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme. 

When  Christians  see  each  other  thus  ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him, 

<  Who  Uved,  and  died,  and  reigns,  for  us. 

—      4  We  '11  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said. 

And  suifered  for  us,  here  below ; — 
The  path  he  marked  for  us  to  tread. 
And  what  he 's  doing  for  us  now. 

5  Thus, — as  the  moments  pass  away, — 

<  We  '11  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore  ; 


502     HYMNS  CCCCLXXIII,  COCCLXXIV. 

mf         And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 

>  Wben  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 


473 


HYMN  473,  L.  M.  \ 

The  Lord's  Supper  instituted.  i 

I  p  IT  WAS  on  that  dark— that  doleful  night,            J 

i    <  1  When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose, 

J    —  Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 

*  p  And  friends  betrayed  liim  to  his  foes  : — 

}  2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

I    —  He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake  : 

5  What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran ! 

*  What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ! 

J    >  3  "  This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin  ; 

*  —  Receive  and  eat  the  living  food :" — 
J  Then  took  the  cup,  and  blessed  the  wine, — 

*  "  'T  is  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood." 

I  4  "  Do  this,"  he  cried,  "  till  time  shall  end, 

>  In  mem'ry  of  your  dying  friend ; 

—  Meet,  at  my  table,  and  record 

>  The  love  of  your  departed  Lord," 

—  5  Jesus  !  thy  feast  we  celebrate  ; 
We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 

<  Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 

mf  The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 


474 


HYMN  474,  C.  M. 

The  new  Covenant  sealed. 


1  THE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 
J-   Shall  stand  for  ever  good : 

*  He  said — and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 
J  And  sealed  the  grace  with  blood. 

To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word, 

I  set  ray  worthless  name  ; 
I  seal  th'  engagement  to  my  Lord, 

And  make  my  humble  claim. 

'  3  1  call  that  legacy  my  own, 

♦  Which  Jesus  did  bequeath  ; 

{    >  'T  was  purchased  with  a  dying  groan, 

I    mp  And  ratified  in  death. 

i    —      4  The  hght  and  strength,  the  pard'ning  grace, 
And  glory  shall  be  mine  : 


ORDINAN-OES.  503    i 


nf         My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh, 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 


475 


HYMN  475,  7s. 

Sacramental  Emblems. 


m       1  "DREAD  of  heaven  !  on  thee  I  feed, 
J^  For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed  ; 
Ever  may  my  soul  be  fed, 
With  the  true  and  living  bread ; 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 

>  Through  the  life  of  him  that  died. 

—      2  Vine  of  heaven !  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice ; 

<  'T  is  thy  wounds,  my  healing  give ; 
mp         To  thy  cross  I  look  and  live  : 

<  Thou,  my  hfe !  Oh  !  let  me  be 
mf         Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  thee. 


476 


HYMN  476,  L.  M. 

The  Memorials  of  Grace. 

i  m       1    TESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 

\  0   "Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not ; 

I  And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

♦  To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

I  2  He  knows  what  wandering  liearts  we  have, 

I  Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face ; 

\  And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 

These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot. 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem ; 

<  Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought, 
mf  And  faith  and  hope  be  fixed  on  him. 

—      4  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
'T  is  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 

<  That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
mf  And  live  for  ever  near  his  face. 


477 


HYMN  477,  S.  M. 

Communion  with  Christ  and  with  Saints. 

TESUS  invites  his  saints, 
tf   To  meet  around  his  board : 
Here  pardoned  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 


-t 


504        HYMNS  CCCCLXXVIII— LXXIX. 

2  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one ; — 
"We,  the  young  children  of  his  love, 
And  he,  the  first-born  Son. 

mf     4  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined. 
His  glorious  name  to  raise  ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
f  And  every  voice  be  praise. 


HYMN  478,  L.  M. 

JVof  ashamed  of  Christ. 


478 

m       1    A  T  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord ! 

>  ^  Here  Ave  attend  thy  dying  feast; 

<  Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  thy  board, 

—  And  thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  guest. 

mf  2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love, 

>  And  trusts  for  life  in  one  who  died ; 
mf  We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above, 

>  From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

—  3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  cast  their  scandals  on  thy  cause ; 

<  We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
f  And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

4  "With  joy  we  tell  the  scofiing  age, 

—  He  that  was  dead  has  left  his  tomb  ; 
/            He  lives  above  tlieir  utmost  rage. 

And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 


479 


HYMN  479,  C.  M. 

The  Love  of  Christ. 

HOW  condescending  and  how  kind, 
Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 
Our  misery  reached  his  heavenly  mind. 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

p  2  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes, 

<  To  raise  us  to  his  throne ; 

—  There  's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows, 

>  But  cost  his  heart  a  groan. 


ORDmANCES. 


1, 

505  } 


aff     3  This  was  compassion,  like  a  God, 
That,  when  the  Saviour  knew — 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

mf     4  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 
—  His  love  is  still  as  great ; 

Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 
Nor  lets  his  saints  forget. 

mp     5  Here,  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt. 

While  we  his  death  record, 
mf         And,  with  our  joy  for  pardoned  guilt, 
p>  Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord. 


480 


HYMN  480,  L.  M. 

Tke  Day  of  Espousals. 

mf     1    TESUS,  thou  everlasting  King ! 

^   Accept  the  tribute  that  we  bring ; 
Accept  the  well-deserved  renown, 

<  And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

—      2  Let  every  act  of  worship  be. 

Like  our  espousals.  Lord !  to  thee ; 
Like  the  dear  hour,  when,  from  above. 
We  first  received  thy  pledge  of  love. 

7nf     3  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day — 

Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay ; 
Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 

>  Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

<  4  Each  foll'wing  minute,  as  it  flies, 

vif         Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys ; 

<  Till  we  are  raised  to  sing  thy  name, 
/           At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 


481 


HYMN  481,  C.  M. 

Humble  Communion  with  Christ. 


u 


ORD  !  at  thy  table,  we  behold 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 

But  most  of  all  admire,  that  we  i 

Should  find  a  welcome  place.  j 

arff'     2  We,  who  were  all  defiled  with  sin,  ; 

And  rebels  to  our  God  ; —  j 

We,  who  have  crucified  thy  Son,  ; 

And  trampled  on  his  blood ; —  I 

43 


506        HYMNS  CCCCLXXXII,  LXXXIII. 

—      3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 
That  we,  so  lost,  have  room  ? 
Jesus  our  weary  souls  invites, 
And  freely  bids  us  come, 

f       4  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  above ! 
Join  all  your  sacred  powers  ; 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 


482 


HYMN  482,  C.  M. 

The  triumphal  Feast. 


J        1  pOME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, — 
v>'  High  as  our  joys  arise, 
And  join  the  songs  above  the  sky, 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

7nf     2  Jesus,  our  God,  invites  us  here. 
To  this  triumphal  feast ; 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down, 
For  each  redeemed  guest. 

/       3  Victorious  God !  what  can  we  pay 
For  favors  so  divine? 
We  would  devote  our  hearts  away, 
To  be  for  ever  thine. 

4  We  give  thee.  Lord  !  our  highest  praise- 
The  tribute  of  our  tongues ; 
<  But  themes,  so  infinite  as  these, 

/  Exceed  our  noblest  songs. 


HYMN  483,  C.  M. 

The  Oospel  Feast. 


483 

m       1  TTOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 
-tl  With  Christ  within  the  doors. 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  songs, 
Join  to  admire  the  feast. 
Each  of  us  cry,  with  thankful  tongues, — 
p  "  Lord !  why  was  I  a  guest  ? — 

—      3  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there 's  room, 
>  When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 

mp  And  rather  starve  than  come?" 


ORDINANCES.  507 


—  4  'T  was  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in  ; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
p  And  perished  in  our  sin. 

mp     5  Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God ! 

—  Constrain  the  earth  to  come ; 
mf         Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 

And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

—  6  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  the  chosen  race 
<  May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 

/  Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 


HYMN  484,  C.  M, 

Remembering  Christ. 


484 

aff     1  TF  human  kindness  meets  return, 
J-  And  owns  the  grateful  tie ; 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn. 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh ; 

2  Oh  !  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude,  we  owe 
To  him,  who  died,  our  fears  to  quell — 
Our  more  than  orphan's  woe  ? 

3  While  yet  his  anguished  soul  surveyed 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee. 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed, — 
p'  " Meet  and  remember  me !" 

aff     4  Remember  thee — thy  death,  thy  shame, 
Our  sinful  hearts  to  share ! — 
O  mem'ry !  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there. 


485 


HYMN  485,  L.  M. 

The  presence  of  Christ  desired. 

n       1  1?AR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world  1  be  gone, 
-T    Let  my  religious  hours  alone : 
Fain  would  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  see ; — 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord !  from  thee. 

nf     2  My^  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire ; 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus !  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

^^^^^^ 


I    508  HYMN  CCCOLXXXVI. 

J  dol  3  Blest  Saviour !  what  delicious  fare — 

i  How  sweet  thine  entertainments  are ! 

I  <  Never  did  angels  taste  above 

i  >  Eedeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

I  /"      4  Hail,  great  Iramanuel,  all-divine ! 
♦  In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine ; 

I  Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one, 

\  That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known ! 

ztftfi  HYMN  486,  C.  M. 

T^OU  Remembering  Christ. 

m       1    A  CCORDING  to  thy  gracious  word, 
p  -^  In  meek  humility, 

<  This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord ! — 

>  I  will  remember  thee. 

I    p        2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

—  My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 

>  And  thus  remember  thee. 

p        3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget  ? 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see, — 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, — 

>  And  not  remember  thee? 

p        4  "When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 
And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice  ! 

>  I  must  remember  thee  : — 

aff     5  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains. 
And  all  thy  love  to  me ! — 

<  Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
mf  "Will  I  remember  thee. 

mp     6  And,  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb. 
And  mind  and  memVy  flee, — 

—  When,  in  thy  kingdom,  thou  shalt  come, 

>  Jesus !  remember  me. 


SABBATH.  509 


SABBATH. 


AQry  HYMN  487,  7s. 

4I<0  I  The  Sabbath  in  the  Sanctuary. 

m       1  0  AFELY,  through  another  week, 

O  God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; — 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day ; — 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciled  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest,  this  day,  in  thee. 

mf     3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise ; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near ; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes. 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear ; 
Here  afford  us,  Lord !  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

f       4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners — comfort  saints ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound. 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints : 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove. 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 


488 


HTMN  488,  S.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day  and  public    Worship. 

1  WELCOME !  sweet  day  of  rest, 

''    That  saw  the  Lord  arise] 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near. 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

8  One  day,  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 

43* 


:    510       HYMNS  CCCOLXXXIX,  CCCOXO. 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay, 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, — 

<  And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
f  To  everlasting  bliss. 

/IQQ  HYMN  489,  KM. 

^Ot7  Sabbath  Morning. 

m       1  WELCOME  !  delightful  morn, 
' »    Thou  day  of  sacred  rest ! 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  ; — 

Lord  !  make  these  moments  blest ; 
From  the  low  ti-ain  of  mortal  toys, 
f  I  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

mf     2  Now  may  the  King  descend, 

And  fill  his  throne  of  grace  ; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord  !  extend, 

While  saints  address  tliy  face  : 
Let  sinnere  feel  thy  quickening  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

—  S  Descend,  celestial  Dove ! 

<  With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
mf         Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 

—  And  bless  the  sacred  hours  ; 

<  Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
mf        Nor  Sabbaths  be  bestowed  in  vain. 

A  (\r\  HYMN  490,  C.  M. 

^U\J  Dawn  of  the  Sabbath. 

m       1    A  GAIN,  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
ii  Awakes  the  kindling  ray, 

<  Dispels  the  darkness  of  the  night, 
mf  And  pours  increasing  day. 

mp  2  Oh  !  what  a  night  was  that,  which  wrapt 

p  A  sinful  world  in  gloom ! 

<  Oh  !  what  a  sun,  which  broke  this  day, 
f  Triumphant  from  the  tomb ! 

—  3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

<  And  loud  hosannas  sung ; 

f  Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 

And  praise  on  every  tongue. 


SABBATH.  511 


4:  Ten  thousand  thousand  lips  shall  join 
To  hail  this  welcome  morn, 
^Which  scatters  blessings,  from  its  wings, 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

^Q^  HYMN  491,  H.M. 

^tJ  1.  Morning  of  the  Lord's  Day. 

f"  1  A  WAKE,  ye  saints !  awake, 
A.  And  hail  this  sacred  day ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise. 

Your  joyful  homage  pay ; 
Come,  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blessed, — 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn. 
The  Lord  of  life  arose. 
And  burst  the  bars  of  death. 
And  vanquished  all  our  foes  ; 
mf        And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

/"     3  All  hail !  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings; 
—  And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 

mf  Thy  praise  responsive  sings ; — 

/">      "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 

Through  endless  years,  to  live  and  reign!" 

4  Great  King !  gird  on  thy  sword, 

Ascend  thy  conquering  car; 
While  justice,  power  and  love 

Maintain  the  glorious  war : 
This  day  let  sinners  own  thy  sway, 
And  rebels  cast  their  arms  away. 

A  QQ  HYMN  492,  L.  M. 

4r«!7/^  Morning  of  the  Lord's  Day. 

mf     1  TJA.il  !  morning  known  among  the  blest, — 
Jl  Morning  of  hope,  and  joy,  and  love, — 
Of  heavenly  peace,  and  holy  rest, 
Pledge  of  the  endless  rest  above ! 


2  Blest  be  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 

Who,  from  the  dead,  hath  brought  his  Son ; 
<  Hope  to  the  lost  was  then  restored, 

/  And  everlasting  glory  won. 


light  his  Son ; 
ed, 


512        HYMNS  CCCCXCIII,  CCCCXOIY. 

—  3  Scarce  morning  twilight  had  begun, 
To  chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 

<  When  Christ  arose — unsetting  sun — 
f  The  dawn  of  joy's  eternal  day. 

dol     4  Mercy  looked  down,  with  smiling  eye, 

—  When  our  Immanuel  left  the  dead ; 

<  Faith  marked  his  bright  ascent  on  high, 
/  .    And  hope,  with  gladness,  raised  her  head. 

—  5  Descend,  0  Spirit  of  the  Lord ! 

<  Thy  fire  to  every  bosom  bring ; 
mf        Then  shall  our  ardent  hearts  accord, 

And  teach  om*  lips  God's  praise  to  sing. 

yl  Q  q  HYMN  493,  C.  M. 

^  t7  O  The  Resurrection  Morn. 

in       1  "DLEST  morning !  whose  young  dawning  rays 
■t)  Beheld  our  rising  God ; 
That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust. 
And  leave  his  dark  abode. 

p        2  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb. 
The  great  Redeemer  lay, 

—  Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

m/     8  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force, 
To  hold  our  God,  in  vain  : 

<  The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
>  And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

—  4  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord ! 
These  sacred  hours  we  pay ; 

mf         And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 

/"      5  Salvation,  and  immortal  praise, 
To  our  victorious  King ! 
Let  heaven  and  earth,  and  rooks  and  seas, 
With  glad  hosannas  ring. 

AQA  HYMN494,  L.  M. 

^V^  The  Rest  of  the  Sabbath. 

m       1    A  NOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
ii-  Another  Sabbath  is  begun  ; 
Return,  my  soul !  enjoy  thy  rest. 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  blessed. 


^. 


SABBATH.  513 

2  Oh !  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies  ; 
And  draw,  from  heaven,  that  sweet  repose, 
"Which  none,  but  he  that  feels  it,  knows. 

7np     3  This  heavenly  calm,  within  the  breast. 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 

—  "Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains,— 
>  The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

—  4  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day. 

In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away ; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend. 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

^  Q  ;-  HYMN  495,  L.  M. 

4e  t7  c/  The  earthly  and  heavenly  Sabbath, 

m       1  THINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord !  we  love, 
J-  But  there 's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 
To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire. 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress. 
Nor  sin,  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs. 
That  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes. 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 

mp         No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
J     <  But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

j  7nf  4  Soon  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 

I  Beyond  this  world  of  death  and  sin ; 

J  <  Soon  shall  our  voices  join  the  song 

J  /  Of  the  triumphant,  holy  throng. 


496 


HYMN  496,  78. 

The  holy  Day  of  Rest. 


m       1  WELCOME  !  sacred  day  of  rest ! 

M    Sweet  repose  from  worldly  care;- 
Day,  above  all  days  the  best. 

When  our  souls  for  heaven  prepare ;  ■ 
<  Day  when  our  Redeemer  rose, 

mf  Victor  o'er  the  hosts  of  hell  : 

Thus  he  vanquished  all  our  foes ; — 
Let  our  lips  his  glory  tell. 


— *. 


514       HYMNS  CCOOXOVII,  CCCOXCVIII. 

—  2  Gracious  Lord !  we  love  this  day, 

When  we  hear  thy  holy  word, 

<  When  we  sing  thy  praise,  and  pray ; — 
mf  Earth  can  no  such  joys  afford : 

—  But  a  better  rest  remains, 

<  Heavenly  Sabbaths, — happier  days, 
Rest  from  sin,  and  rest  from  pains, — 

/  Endless  joys,  and  endless  praise. 


497 


m 


HYMN  497,  C.  M. 

A  Sabbath  in  the  House  of  Ood. 

1  TTERE  cares  and  angry  passions  cease, 
-tL  For  saints  together  meet. 
To  spend  an  hour  of  prayer  and  peace, 

>  At  their  Redeemer's  feet. 

—  2  No  sculptured  wonders  meet  the  sight, 

Nor  pictured  saints  appear, 
Nor  storied  window's  gorgeous  light. 
For  God  himself  is  here. 

3  And  here  are  comrades,  in  the  war 
With  Satan  and  with  sin. 
Who  now  in  God's  own  favor  share, 
And  soon  their  heaven  will  win. 

mf     4  Glory  to  God  !  who  deigns  to  bless 
This  consecrated  day. 
Unfolds  his  wondrous  promises, 

—  And  makes  it  sweet  to  pray. 

>  5  Glory  to  God !  who  deigns  to  hear 
mp  The  humblest  sigh  we  raise, 

—  And  answers  every  heart-felt  prayer, 
<  And  hears  our  hymn  of  praise. 


498 


'K 


HYMN  498,  C.  M. 

The  first  Day  of  the  Week. 

ND  now  another  week  begins. 
This  day  we  call  the  Lord's ; 
This  day  he  rose,  who  bore  our  sins,— 
For  so  his  word  records. 

<       2  Hark,  how  the  angels  sweetly  sing  I — 
mf  Their  voices  fill  the  sky  ; 

/  They  hail  their  great  victorious  King, 

And  welcome  him  on  high. 


-•-»* 


SABBATH.  515 


mf     3  We  '11  catch  tlie  note  of  lofty  praise ; 
May  we  their  rapture  feel ; 
Our  thankful  song  with  theirs  we  '11  raise, 
And  emulate  their  zeal. 

4  Come,  then,  ye  saints !  and  grateful  sing 
Of  Christ,  our  risen  Lord, — 
Of  Christ,  the  everlasting  King, — 
Of  Christ,  th'  incarnate  Word. 

/"     5  Hail,  mighty  Saviour !  thee  we  hail! 
High  on  thy  throne  above ; 
Till  heart  and  flesh  together  fail, 
We  '11  sing  thy  matchless  love. 

/I  Q  Q  HYMN  499,  C.  M. 

4fc  t7  fc7  The  first  Sabbath. 

m       1  TTOW  bright  a  day  was  that,  which  saw 
-tl  Creation's  work  complete ! 
All  nature  owned  her  Maker's  law, 
And  worshiped  at  his  feet. 

2  The  world,  arranged  by  power  divine, 
In  perfect  order  stood ; 

And,  resting  from  his  great  design, 
God  saw  that  all  was  good. 

3  Not  such  a  Sabbath  now  appears, 
>  For  sin  has  ruined  all ; 
—          No  longer  man  with  pleasure  hears 

A  gracious  Father's  call. 

4  Yet,  Lord !  bring  back  the  reign  of  peace. 
Let  brighter  days  begin ; 

And  teach  vain  creatures  how  to  cease 
From  folly,  and  from  sin. 

5  Let  sinners  be  again  made  thine. 
Though  once  with  vengeance  cursed ; 

<  And  let  a  second  Sabbath  shine, 

mf  As  glorious  as  the  first. 


500 


HYMN  500,  C.  M. 

The  Resurrection  of  Christ, 

mf     1  THE  Lord  of  Sabbath  let  us  praise, 
-i-  In  concert  with  the  blest ; 
And  joyful,  in  harmonious  lays, 

Employ  this  day  of  rest.  , 


^ 

516  HYMNS  DI,  DII. 


—  2  Lord!  may  we  still  remember  thee, 

And  more  in  knowledge  grow ; 
Oh  !  may  we  more  of  glory  see, 
While  waiting  here  below. 

3  On  this  blest  day,  a  brighter  scene 
Of  glory  was  displayed, 
By  God,  th'  eternal  Word,  than  when 
This  universe  was  made. 

>  4  He  rises,  who  our  souls  hath  bought 
p  With  blood,  and  grief,  and  pain  : 

—  'T  was  great— to  speak  the  world  from  nought,- 

>  'T  was  greater — to  redeem. 


501 


HYMN  501,  L.  M. 

The  LoriVs  Daij. 

\    m       1  THIS  day  the  Lord  hath  called  his  own ; — 

♦  mf         X   Oh !  let  us  then  his  praise  declare, 

♦  Fix  our  desires  on  him  alone, 

J  And  seek  his  face,  with  fervent  prayer. 

j  2  Lord  !  in  thy  love,  would  we  rejoice, 

1  That  bids  the  burdened  soul  be  free ; 

I  And,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

J  —  Devote  these  sacred  hours  to  thee. 

t 

I  3  ITow  let  the  world's  delusive  things 

J  No  more  our  groveling  thoughts  employ ; 

I  <  But  faith  be  taught  to  stretch  her  wings, 

I  mj  In  search  of  heaven's  unfailing  joy. 

♦  —      4  Oh !  let  these  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord ! 
\  Be  to  our  lasting  welfare  blest ; 

♦  The  purest  comfort  here  afford, 
{  And  fit  us  for  eternal  rest. 

♦  RC\0  HYMN  502,  10s. 

♦  <D\J/^  The  Sabbath,  a  holy  Rest. 

\  m       1    A  GAIN  the  day  returns  of  holy  rest,      [blest ; 
J  j\.  Which,  when  he  made  the  world,  Jehovah 

j  When,  like  his  own,  he  bade  our  labors  cease, 

I  <  And  all  be  piety,  and  all  be  peace. 

J    —       2  Let  us  devote  tliis  consecrated  day 

To  learn  his  will,  and  all  we  learn  obey ; 
So  shall  he  hear,  when  fervently  we  raise 
Our  supplications,  and  our  songs  of  praise. 


\  To  le 

I  So  sh 

I    <  Our  s 


I  SABBATH.                           517    J 

i  mf  3  Father  in  lieaven!  in  whom  our  hopes  confide,      | 

♦  "Whose  power  defends  us,  and  whose  precei)ts  guide ;  i 
i  In  life  our  guardian,  and  in  death  our  friend, —  J 
j  Glory  supreme  be  thine,  till  time  shall  end.                 J 

\  f^r^n                      HYMN  533,  CM.                                     I 

J  0\J  O                         The  Sacrifice  of  the  Heart.                                            i 

I  in       1  TyUEN",  as  returns  this  solemn  day,                     ♦ 

'  »'     Man  comes  to  meet  his  God,                            ' 

I  What  rites — what  honors  siiall  he  pay?                  j 

*,  How  spread  his  praise  abroad?                            { 

I  mf     2  From  marble  domes  and  gilded  spires,                    { 

J  Shall  clouds  of  incense  rise?                                 | 

1  And  gems,  and  gold,  and  garlands  deck                 J 

I  The  costly  sacrifice?                                               j 

J  <       3  Vain,  sinful  man  ! — creation's  Lord                         ' 

♦  —  Tiiine  otferings  well  may  spare ;                           ♦ 

♦  <  But  give  thy  heart — and  thou  shalt  find, 

♦  —  That  God  will  hear  thy  prayer. 

\  l^f\A                     HYMN  504,  7s  and  63. 

i  C/U4t<                            Sabbtith  Contemplations. 

i  m       IT  ORD  of  the  vast  creation, 

i-Li  Sii[)port  of  worlds  unknown. 
Desire  of  every  nation!  — 
Beliold  us  at  thy  throne  ; 

I  We  come,  for  mercy  crying 

♦  Through  thine  atoning  blood; 
]  And,  on  thy  grace  relying, 
\  We  seek  each  promised  good. 

I  2  We  bless  the  condescension, 

I  Tliat  brought  thee  down  to  earth ; 

I  Of  which  the  seers  made  mention, 

I  AVho  prophesied  thy  birth: 

\  mf         We  celebrate  the  glory, 

J  That  nuirked  thy  wondrous  way, 

I  And  own  the  joyful  story, 
—              That  claims  this  hallowed  day. 

.  mf     3  Oh  !  when  sliall  thy  salvation 

»  Be  known  through  every  land, 

I  And  men,  in  every  station, 

j  Obey  thy  great  command? 


f 


44 


518  HYMNS  DV,  DVL 

In  God's  own  Son  believing, 
From  sin  may  they  be  free; 

And  gospel  grace  receiving, 
Find  life  and  peace  in  thee. 


505 


HYMN  505,  L.  M. 

The  Close  of  the  Sabbath. 


m       1     A  NOTFIER  day  has  passed  along, 

-lx  And  we  are  nearer  to  the  tomb, — 

<  Nearer  to  join  the  heavenly  song, 
>  Or  liear  the  last  eternal  doom. 

dol     2  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve. 

And  soft  the  sunbeams  lingering  there; 

<  For  these  blest  hours,  the  world  I  leave, 
f  Wafted  on  wings  of  faith  and  prayer. 

dol     3  The  time — how  lovely  and  how  still ; 

Peace  shines  and  smiles  on  all  below, — 
The  plain,  tlie  stream,  the  wood,  the  hill, — 
All  fair  with  evening's  setting  glow. 

4  Season  of  rest !  the  tranquil  soul 

Feels  the  sweet  calm,  and  melts  to  love; 
And,  while  these  sacred  moments  roll, 
mf  Faith  sees  a  smiling  heaven  above. 

—  5  Nor  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long. 

Our  pilgrimage  Avill  soon  be  trod  ; 

<  And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song, — 
f  The  endless  Sabbath  of  our  God. 

p:r\n  HYMN  506,  C.  M. 

tJ\J\J  Evening  of  the  LorcCs  Day, 

m       1  "TREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, 
-T    To  shed  its  quickening  beams  ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns  ! 

mp  How  languid  are  its  flames ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 
Our  frailties,  Lord!  forgive; 

—  We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 

And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

8  Increase,  O  Lord  !  our  faith  and  hope, 
And  tit  us  to  ascend, 

<  Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
mf  The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end  : — 


4^' 


SABBATH,  519 


4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 
AVith  heavenly  lustre  shine, 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine  : — 

I    /        5  Where  we,  in  high  seraphic  strains, 
Shall  all  our  powers  employ  ; 
Deliglited  range  th'  ethereal  plains, 
And  take  our  fill  of  joy. 

p:f\ry  HYMN  507,  C.  M. 

tJ\J  I  I.orcCs  Day  Evening. 

off     1  WHEN",  O  dear  Jesus  !  when  shall  I 
''    Behold  thee  all-serene; 
Blest  in  perpetual  Sabbath  day, 
Without  a  veil  between  ? 

2  Assist  me  while  I  wander  here. 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares  ; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love. 
And  then  accept  my  prayers. 

3  Spare  me,  my  God  !  Oh  !  spare  the  soul 

Tliat  gives  itself  to  thee  ; 

Take  all  that  I  possess  below, 

And  give  thyself  to  me. 

4  Thy  Spirit,  O  my  Father  !  give 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
<  To  light  my  path  to  ceaseless  joys, 

mf  Where  Sabbaths  never  end. 


SANCTUARY. 


\     pznc^  HYMN508,  S.  M. 

The  Mercy  Seat. 

1  XIOW  charming  is  the  place, 

J-L  Where  my  Redeemer  God 

Unveils  the  glories  of  his  face, 

And  sheds  his  love  abroad ! 


i  508 

mf 


2  Not  the  fair  palaces. 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compared  with  tliis, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 


520  HYMNS  DIX,  DX. 

3  Here,  on  the  mercy  seat, 
mf  AVith  nidiant  glory  crowned, 

Our  joyfal  eyes  beliold  tliee  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

aff     4  To  thee,  our  prayers  and  cries 
Each  humble  s;oul  presents  ; 
Oh  !  listen  to  our  broken  sighs, 
And  grant  us  all  our  wants. 

5  Give  us,  0  Lord  !  a  place, 
Within  thy  blest  abode. 
Among  the  children  ot  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  our  God. 


HYMN  509,  C.  M. 

The  Olory  vf  Zion. 


509 

mf     1  TT  OW  honorable  is  the  place, 
J--*-  Where  Ave  adoring  stand  ; 
f  Zion  ! — the  glory  of  the  earth. 

And  beauty  of  the  land ! 

2  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
The  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made. 
Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  tling  ; 
Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King  ! 

—  4  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joys, 
>  And  live  in  perfect  peace, — 

—  You  that  have  known  Jeliovah's  name. 

And  ventured  on  his  grace. 

mf     5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  for  ever  trust, 

And  banish  all  your  fears  : 
f  Strength,  in  the  Lord  Jehovah,  dwells, 

Eternal  as  his  years. 

p:-if\  HYMN  510,  L.  M. 

O  1  U  The  Churchy  the  Palace  of  Qod. 

mf     1   TTAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
■A*-  The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace! 
Th}'  holy  courts  are  his  abode. 
Thou  earthl}'  palace  of  our  God  !  | 


■ 

SANCTUARY.                         521 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength  ;  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundation  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

< 
> 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage  — 
Against  thy  throne  in  vain  they  rage, 
Like  rising  waves,  with  angry  roar. 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

< 

f 

4  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun : 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace. 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

;r  1  1                         HYMN  511,  H.  M. 
Oil                              The  House  of  Prayer. 

m 

1  n  RE  AT  Father  of  mankind ! 
U    We  bless  that  wondrous  grace, 
Which  could  for  Gentiles  find, 

Within  thy  courts,  a  place  : 
How  kind  the  care 

Our  God  displays. 

For  us  to  raise 
A  house  of  prayer ! 

2  Though  once  estranged  afar. 

We  now  approach  the  throne, 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near, 

And  makes  our  cause  his  own; 

Strangers  no  more, 
To  thee  we  come  ; 
We  find  our  home. 

And  rest  secure. 

mf 

3  To  thee  our  souls  we  join, 

And  love  thy  sacred  name ; 
No  more  our  own,  but  thine, 

We  triumph  in  thy  claim ; 
Our  Father  King ! 

Thy  covenant  grace 

Our  souls  embrace. 
Thy  titles  sing. 

4  Let  all  the  nations  throng, 
To  worship  in  thy  house; 
And  thou  attend  the  song, 
And  smile  upon  their  vows, 

44' 


522  HYMNS  DXTI,  DXIII. 

—  Indulgent  still, 

Till  earth  conspire 
<  To  join  the  choir, 

/  On  Zion's  hill. 

R-\  Q  HYMN  512,  7s. 

fj  J.  ^  The  House  uf  Prayer  and  Praise, 

m       1  T  ORD  of  hosts !  to  thee  we  r;iise, 

^  Here,  a  house  of  jM-ayer  and  praise ; 
Thou  thy  people's  heart  pre])are, 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  hving  here  be  fed. 

With  thy  word,  tlie  heavenly  bread; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 

3  Here,  to  thee  a  teinple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  girt  the  land; 
Here,  reveal  thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

f"     4  Hallelujali ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply ; 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 
Prayer  and  praise,  till  time  shall  end. 


513 


HYMN  513,  L.  M. 

On  opening  a  House  of  IVorship. 


m       1  TTERE,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God  ! 

-l-A  We  build  this  earthly  house  for  thee ; 
Oh  !  make  it  now  thy  fixed  abode. 
And  keep  it,  Lord  !  from  error  free. 

2  When  here  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 

<  And  dying  siimers  pray  to  live  ; 

—  Hear  thou,  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling  place, 

>  And  when  thou  hearest,  Lord !  forgive. 

<  3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim, 
mf  The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son  ; 

<  Still,  by  the  power  of  his  great  name, 
f  Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

<  4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, — 
f  Hosanna  to  their  lieavenly  King, — 

Let  heaven,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong- 
''  Hosanna 


SANCTUARY.  523 


—      5  But  will,  indeeil,  Jehovah  deign, 

Here  to  abide,  — no  tniiisient  guest? 
Here,  Avill  our  gi-eat  Redeemer  reign, 
And  here,  the  Holy  Spirit  rest? — 

G  Tliy  glory  never  hence  depart ! 

Yet  choose  not.  Lord  !  this  house  alone  ; 
<  Thy  kingdom  come,  in  every  heart, — 

mf  in  every  bosom,  tix  thy  throne. 


HYMN  514,  L.  M. 

Prayer  on  opening  a  Church  Edifice. 


514 

m       1  WITHIN  thy  house,  O  Lord  our  God! 
mf  ''    In  glorious  majesty  appear ; 

—  Make  this  a  place  of  thine  abode, 

And  shed  thy  choicest  blessings  here. 

2  When  we  thy  mercy  seat  surround. 

Thy  Spirit,  with  thy  w'ord,  impart; 

<  And  let  thy  gosi)ers  joyful  sound, 

mf  With  power  divine,  reach  every  heart. 

3  Here,  let  the  blind  their  sight  ohtain, 
mp  Here,  give  the  broken  spirit  rest; 

<  Let  Jesus  here  triumi)!]ant  reign, — 
mf  Enthroned  in  every  yielding  breast. 

—  4  Here,  let  the  voice  of  sacred  joy 

And  humble  supplication  rise, 

<  Till  higher  strains  our  tongues  employ, 
/  In  realms  of  bliss,  beyond  the  skies. 

pz^pz  HYMN  515,  C.  M. 

fj  \.k)  Dedication  of  a  Church. 

m       1  pOD  of  the  universe  !  to  thee 
vJ  This  sacred  fane  we  rear. 
And  now,  with  songs  and  bended  knee, 
Invoke  thy  presence  here. 

mf     2  Long  may  this  echoing  dome  resound 
The  praises  of  thy  name, — 
These  hallowed  walls  to  all  around 
The  Triune  God  proclaim. 

3  Here,  let  thy  love — thy  presence  dwell,— 
Thy  glory  here  make  known  ; 

<  Thy  people's  home,  Oh  !  come,  and  fill, 
—  And  seal  it  as  thine  own. 


524  HYMN  DXVL 


p  4  Wljen  sad  with  care,  by  sin  oppressed, 

Here  may  tlie  burdened  soul, 

>  Beneath  tliy  sheltering  wing,  find  rest; 

<  Here,  make  the  wounded  whole. 

—  5  And,  when  the  last  long  Sabbath  morn, 

<  Upon  the  just,  shall  rise, 

mf  May  all,  who  own  thee  here,  be  borne 

f  To  mansions  in  the  skies. 


MINISTRY. 


516 


HYMN  516,  S.  M, 

The  Heralds  of  Christ. 


m       1  XJOW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 

-tl  Who  stand  on  Ziun's  hill ! 
mf         "Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
—  And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are  !  — 
wf         "  Zion  !  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
/  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here!" 

mf     3  How  happy  are  our  ears. 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound! 
"Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found. 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes. 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
mp  But  died  without  the  sight. 

mf  5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice. 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

/  Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs. 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm. 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


MINISTRY.  525 


pr^ry  HYMN  517,  L.  M. 

tJ  X   I  The  great  Commission, 

m"      1  "pO,  preach  my  gospel!" — saith  the  Lord, — 
vJ  ''Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive ; 
He  shall  be  saved  who  trusts  my  Avord ; 
m'p  He  shall  be  damned  who  don't  believe. 

—      2  "  I  '11  make  yonr  great  commission  known, 
And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
By  all  the  works  tiiat  I  have  done. 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands,— 
I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

<       4  He  spake — and  light  shone  round  his  head  ; 
mf  On  a  bright  cloud,  to  heaven  lie  rode  : 

They,  to  the  fai-tliest  nations,  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


518 


HYMN  518,  C.  M. 

Ministers  watch  for  Souls. 

mf     1  T  ET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 

—  XJ  And  take  th'  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  let  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God, 

mp  Their  awful  charge  receive. 

< —       2  'T  is  not  a  cause  of  small  import, 
The  pastor's  care  demands ; 

<  But  what  might  till  an  angel's  heart ;  — 

>  It  tilled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

—  8  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 
Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  \- — 

<  For  souls,  that  must  for  ever  live, 

>  In  raptures,  or  in  woe. 

—  4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 
Th'  account  to  render  there; 

mp         And  shoult^st  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
p  Lord !  how  should  we  appear  ? 

—  5  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach. 
Their  own  Redeemer,  see; 

And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  tlieir  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 
^ 


526  HYMNS  DXIX,  DXX. 

;-  -i  Q  HYMN  619,  L.  M. 

ty  X  t/  Meeting  of  Ministers. 

m       1  pOUR  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high  ; 

JL    Lord !  thine  assembled  servants  bless  ; 
Graces  and  gifts  to  each  supply, 

And  clothe  thy  priests  with  righteousness. 

2  Within  thy  temple  where  we  stand, 

To  teach  the  truth  as  taught  by  thee, 
Saviour  !  like  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 
The  angels  of  the  churches  be  ! 

3  Wisdom  and  zeal,  and  faith  impart, 

Firmness  with  meekness  from  above, 
To  bear  thy  people  on  our  hearts, 
And  love  the  souls  whom  thou  dost  love  :- 

4  To  watch  and  pray,  and  never  faint ; 

By  day  and  night  strict  guard  to  keep ; 

<  To  warn  the  sinner,  cheer  the  saint, 

—  Nourish  thy  lambs,  and  feed  thy  sheep. 

5  Then,  when  our  work  is  finished  here, 

In  humble  hope,  our  charge  resign  : 
"When  tiie  chief  Sheplierd  shall  appear, 
0  God !  may  they  and  we  be  thine. 

A  on  HYMN  520,  CM. 

0/C\J  The  Death  of  a  Minister. 

m       1  \rOW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive, 

1^    And  all  our  tears  be  dry  ; 
>  Why  should  those  eyes  be  drowned  in  grief, 

<  That  view  a  Saviour  nigh? 

mp     2  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, — 
The  aged  and  the  young  ; 
The  watchful  eye,  in  darkness  closed, 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue; 

—  8  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

New  comfort  to  impart ; 

<  His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  h^s  voice 
mf  Still  animates  our  heart. 

—  4  "Lo!  I  am  with  you,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  My  church  shall  safe  abide;" 
The  Lord  will  ne'er  forsake  his  own. 
Who  in  his  love  confide. 


MINISTRY.  527 


5  Through  every  scene  of  Hfe  and  death, 
His  promise  is  our  trust ; 
<  And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 

>  When  Ave  are  cold  in  dust. 


521 


HYMN  521,  S.  M. 

The  Pastor''s  Death, 

i  m        1  "DEST  from  thy  labor,  rest;— 
I  ^  Soul  of  the  just,  set  free  ! 

J  Blest  be  thy  memory,  and  blest 

I  Thy  bright  example  be  ! 

*  2  Faith,  perseverance,  zeal, 

\  <  Language  of  light  and  power, 

\  —  Love, — prompt  to  act,  and  quick  to  feel,- 

j  >  Marked  thee,  till  life's  last  hour. 

i  —      3  ISTow, — toil  and  conflict  o'er, — 
I  Go,  take  with  saints  thy  place ; 

j  But  go — as  each  hath  gone  before, — 

\  <  A  sinner  saved  by  grace. 

j  —      4  Lord  Jesus!   to  thy  hands 
mp  Our  pastor  we  resign ; 

—  And  now  we  wait  thine  own  commands : 

AYe  were  not  his,  but  thine. 
5  Thou  art  thy  church's  head  ; 

>  And,  when  the  members  die, 

<  Thou  raisest  others  in  their  stead  : — 
mf  To  thee  we  lift  our  eye. 

<  6  On  thee  our  hopes  depend  ; 
mf  We  gather  round  our  Rock  ; 

—  Send  whom  thou  wilt;  but  condescend 

Thyself  to  feed  thy  flock. 

A 99  HYMN522,  S.  M. 

tJ^^  The  Death  of  an  aged  Minister. 

mf"  1  "  CERVANT  of  God  !  well  done! 

^  Rest  from  thy  loved  employ : 
/"  The  battle  fought, — the  vict'ry  won, — 

Enter  thy  Master's  joy." 

—  2  The  voice  at  midnight  came. 

He  started  up  to  hear  ; 

>  A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame, 

<  He  fell— but  felt  no  fear. 

—  3  Tranquil  amid  alarms, 

It  found  hitn  on  the  field. 


528  HYMN  DXXIII. 


A  veteran  slumbering  on  his  arras, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past, — 
Labor  and  sorrow  cease  ; 
And,  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 
>  His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

/"      5  Soldier  of  Christ!  Avell-done! 
Praise  be  thy  new  employ; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Kest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy  ! 


CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS. 


523 


HYMN  533,  7s. 

Inquiring  of  a   fVatchman. 


m"     1  WATCHMAN !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

' '     Wiiat  its  signs  of  promise  are? 
<  Traveler!  o'er  yon  mountain's  height! 

wf  See  that  glory-beaming  star : 

— "         AVatchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  Jo}'  foretell  ? 
<"         Traveler!  yes; — it  brings  the  day, — 
/  Promised  day  of  Israel. 

m"      2  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night; — 

Higlier  yet  that  star  ascends  ; 
<''  Traveler!  blessedness  and  light, 
—  Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends: 

Watchman  !  -will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveler!  ages  are  its  own, 
/"  See  !  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

— "    3  Watchman !  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn  ; 
<"  Traveler!  darkness  takes  its  flight, 
wf  Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn : 

— "        Watchman  !  let  thy  wanderings  cease, 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home; 
mf"      Traveler!  lo!  the  Prince  of  peace, — 
/'"  Lo  I  the  Son  of  God  is  come ! 


f 


CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS.  529 


fTQA  HYMN  524,  H.  M. 

I  tJ/C4t'  Christian  Effort. 

\  mf     1  T)ISE,  gracious  God!  and  shine 

I  ^  In  all  thy  saving  might ; 

I  And  prosper  each  design, 

J  To  spread  thy  glorious  light : 

{  —  Let  healing  streams  of  mercy  flow, 

{  That  all  the  earth  thy  truth  may  know. 

I  /        2  Put  forth  thy  glorious  power ! 

{  The  nations  then  will  see, 

I  And  earth  present  her  store, 

\  In  converts  born  of  thee  ; 

God,  our  own  God,  his  church  will  bless, 


\  x\nd  earth  shall  yield  her  full  increase, 

i  RC)^  HYMN  525,  8s  and  7s. 

{  k)  /^tJ  The  Heathen  crying  for  Help. 

I  mp      1  XT  ARK  I  what  mean  those  lamentations, 

;  -S-A  Rolling  sadly  through  the  sky  ? 

I  <  'T  is  tlie  cry  of  heathen  nations, — 

\  >  "  Come  and  help  us,  or  we  die  !" 

}  m2J     2  Hear  the  heathen's  sad  complaining, 

I  >  Christians !  hear  their  dying  cry  ; 

I  <  And,  the  love  of  Christ  constraining, 

>  Haste  to  help  them,  ere  they  die. 


526 


HYMN  526,  7s  and  6s. 

The  Gospel  Banner. 

f"      1  \rOW  be  the  gospel  banner, 
i-i    In  every  land,  unfurled ; 

I  And  be  the  shout, — "  Hosanna !" 

\  Re-echoed  through  the  world  ; 

\  Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

\  Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 

I  Receive  the  great  salvation, 

{  And  join  the  happy  throng. 

I  2  What,  though  th'  embattled  legior 

i  Of  earth  and  hell  combine  ? 

I  His  arm,  throughout  their  regions, 

*  Shall  soon  resplendent  shine  : 

i  ff"         Ride  on,  0  Lord!  victorious, 

\  '                  Immanuel,  Prince  of  peace  ! 

{  Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious, — 

\  Thy  empire  still  increase. 


45 


530  HYMI^S  DXXVII,  DXXVIII. 

3  Yes, — thou  shalt  reiga  for  ever, 
O  Jesus,  King  of  kings! 
/"  Thy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favor, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings  : 
The  isles  for  thee  are  waiting. 
The  deserts  learn  thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 
J  The  song  responsive  raise. 

i     p:c\ri  HYMN527,  L.  M. 

/      C//W  I  Missionary  Meeting. 

\    m       14  SSEMBLED  at  thy  great  command, 

♦  xL  Before  thy  face,  dread  King !  we  stand ; 

♦  <  The  voice  that  marshaled  every  star, 
i    —          Has  called  thy  people  from  afar. 

\  2  We  meet,  through  distant  lands,  to  spread, 

I  >  The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled  ; 

I  —  Along  the  line,  to  either  pole, 

i  f  The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

I  —  3  Our  prayers  assist,  accept  our  praise, 

♦  <  Our  hopes  revive,  our  courage  raise ; 
{  —  Our  counsels  aid,  to  each  impart 

I  The  single  eye,  tlie  faithful  heart. 

\  4  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 

J  Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home ; 

J  <  From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound, 

\  f  To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

\     ;rQQ  HYMN528,  L.  M. 

I      fJ/^Cj  The  Heralds  pointing  out  the    Way. 

i    mf     1  "VrOW  let  our  faith,  with  joy,  survey 
\  -i-^   The  glories  of  the  latter  day ; 

Its  dawn  already  seems  begun, — 

Sure  earnest  of  the  rising  sun. 

2  The  friends  of  truth  assembled  stand,— 
A  chosen  consecrated  band, 
The  emblem  of  the  cross  display, 

/"  And  cry  aloud,—"  Behold  the  way !" 

3  Behold  the  way  to  Zion^s  hill, 
Where  Israel's  God  dehghts  to  dweU ; 
He  fixes  there  his  lofty  throne, 

—  And  calls  the  sacred  place  his  own. 

\     <"     4  "Behold  the  way !"  ye  heralds  !  cry, 
I    f  Spare  not,  but  lift  your  voices  high  ; 


CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS.  531 

Convey  the  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
—  And  bid  the  captive  sigh  no  more. 

/"      5  Auspicious  dawn  !  thy  rising  ray, 

With  joy,  we  view,  and  hail  the  day: 
Thou  Sun  !  arise,  supremely  bright, 
And  fill  the  world  with  purest  light. 


529 


HYMN  529,  L.  M. 

The  Heralds  of  Christ. 

f       1  pAPTAIN  of  thine  exalted  host! 

\j  Display  thy  glorious  banner  high  ; 
The  summons  send,  from  coast  to  coast, 
And  call  a  numerous  army  nigh. 

2  A  solemn  jubilee  proclaim, — 

Proclaim  the  great  sabbatic  day  ; 
Assert  the  glories  of  thy  name  ; 
Spoil  Satan  of  his  wished-for  prey. 

3  Oh !  bid  thy  heralds  publish  loud 

—  The  peaceful  blessings  of  thy  reign  ; 

And,  when  they  speak  of  sprinkled  blood, 
The  mystery  to  the  heart  explain. 

^on  HYMN  530,  S.  M. 

c/  O  vy  Missionaries  encouraged. 

m       1  TTE  messengers  of  Christ ! 

-1    His  sovereign  voice  obey ; 
Arise,  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 
2  The  Master,  whom  you  serve, 
Will  needful  strength  bestow  ; 
Depending  on  his  promised  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 
mf     3  Go,  spread  the  Saviour's  name ; 
Go,  tell  his  matchless  grace  ; 

<  Proclaim  salvation,  full  and  free, 
>  To  Adam's  guilty  race. 

mf     4  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose  ; 

<  The  cause  is  God's — and  will  prevail, 
/  In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

;r  Q  -I  HYMN  631,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

C/  O  A  Departure  of  Missionaries^ 

m       1  MEN  of  God !  go  take  your  stations ; 

^'J-  Darkness  reigns  o'er  all  the  earth : — 


532  HYMNS  DXXXII,  DXXXIII. 

Go,  proclaim  among  the  nations, 
mf  Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth ; 

Bear  the  tidings — 

Tidings  of  the  Saviour's  worth. 

2  "When  exposed  to  fearful  dangers, 
Jesus  will  his  own  defend  ; 
Borne  afar  midst  foes  and  strangers, 

Jesus  will  appear  your  Friend  ; 
And  his  presence 

Shall  be  with  you  to  the  end. 


J     AQO                   HYMN  532,  7s  and  6s.                                   } 

1     KJOaj                       Departure  of  Missionaries.                                          \ 

> 

1  T)  OLL  on,  thou  mighty  ocean  !                               ' 
-  A)  And,  as  thy  billows  flow,                                    j 
Bear  messengers  of  mercy,                                        * 

To  every  vale  of  woe :     .                                     ♦ 
Arise,  ye  gales  !  and  waft  them,                              | 

Safe  to  their  destined  shore ; 
That  men  may  sit  in  darkness. 

And  death's  black  shade,  no  more. 

mf 

2  0  thou  eternal  Ruler !                                              J 

Who  boldest  in  thine  arm  * 
The  tempests  of  the  ocean, —                                 J 

DeHver  them  from  harm :  j 
Thy  presence  still  be  with  them,                             J 

Wherever  they  may  be ;  |. 
Though  far  from  those  who  love  them,                  j 

Let  them  be  nigh  to  thee.                                   ♦ 

;r  Q  Q                  HYMN  533,  8s,  7s  and  4.                                \ 

OOO                        The  Heralds  of  Salvation.                                             J 

mf 

i  p 
i  < 

1  AN  the  mountain's  top  appearing,                        j 
V/  Lo !  the  sacred  herald  stands. 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, — 

Zion  long  in  hostile  lands : 
Mourning  captive !                                                     | 

God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands.                       { 

i    mp 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful,                  | 
All  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved?                       i 

Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning : — 
Zion  still  is  well-beloved.                                     | 

CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS.  533 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee, 
He  himself  appears  thy  Friend ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee, 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end : 
f  Great  deliverance 

Zion's  King  will  quickly  send. 

—  4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee, 

All  thy  warfare  now  is  past, 
mf         God,  thy  Saviour,  shall  defend  thee, 

—  Peace  and  joy  are  come  at  last: 
All  thy  conflicts 


534 


HYMN  534,  7s. 

The  Messengers  of  Ood. 

f"     1    pO — ye  messengers  of  God ! 

VJ  Like  the  beams  of  morning,  fly; 
Take  the  wonder-working  rod. 
Wave  the  banner  cross  on  high. 
/        2  Where  the  towering  minaret 

Gleams  along  the  morning  skies, 
"   Wave  it  till  the  crescent  set. 

And  the  "  Star  of  Jacob"  rise. 
3  Go  to  many  a  tropic  isle. 
In  the  bosom  of  the  deep, 
Where  the  skies  for  ever  smile, 
>  And  th'  oppressed  for  ever  weep. 

J)        4  O'er  the  negro's  night  of  care 
<  Pour  the  living  light  of  heaven ; 

—  Chase  away  the  fiend  despair, — 

Bid  him  hope  to  be  forgiven. 
6  Where  the  golden  gates  of  day 
Open  on  the  palmy  east. 
Wide  the  bleeding  cross  display, — 
Spread  the  gospel's  richest  feast. 
6  Circumnavigate  the  ball. 
Visit  every  soil  and  sea : 
Preach  the  cross  of  Christ  to  all, — 
Christ,  whose  love  is  full  and  free. 


HYMN  535,  C.  M. 

Promised  Aid. 


535 

mf     1  p  0,  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim, 
VJ  Ye  favored  men  of  God ! 

45* 


534  HYMN  DXXXVI. 

Go,  publish,  througli  Irainanuel's  name, 
Salvation  bought  with  blood. 

—      2  What,  though  your  arduous  path-way  lie 
>  Through  regions  dark  as  death  ? 

I  —  What,  though,  your  faith  and  zeal  to  try, 

J  Perils  beset  your  path  ? — 

I  <       3  Yet,  with  determined  courage,  go, 

J  mf  And  armed  with  power  divine; 

*  Your  God  will  needful  strength  bestow, 
J  And  on  your  labors  shine. 

*  4  He,  who  has  called  you  to  the  war, 
\  Will  recompense  your  pains ; 

*  <  Before  Messiah's  conquering  car, 
J  f  Shall  mountains  sink  to  plains. 

«  5  Shrink  not,  though  earth  and  hell  oppose, 

*  But  plead  your  Master's  cause  ; 

*  <  Assured  that  e'en  your  mightiest  foes 

*  —  Shall  bow  before  his  cross. 

*  p:Oft  HYMN  536,  C.  M. 

J  tj  tJ  O  Designation  of  a  Missionary. 

i  m       1  Tr  ATHER  of  mercies !  condescend 

\  -T    To  hear  our  fervent  prayer, 

J  While  this  our  brother  we  commend 

*  To  thy  paternal  care. 

\  2  Before  him  set  an  open  door ; 

J  His  various  efforts  bless ; 

J  <  On  him  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour, 

I  mf  And  crown  him  with  success. 

*,  —      3  Endow  him  with  a  heavenly  mind ; 

*  Supply  his  every  need  ; 

J  >  Make  him  in  spirit  meek,  resigned, 

J  mf  But  bold  in  word  and  deed. 

J  —      4  In  every  tempting,  trying  hour, 

*  Uphold  him,  by  thy  grace ; 

\  <  And  guard  him,  by  thy  mighty  power, 

*  —  Till  he  shall  end  his  race. 

* 

\  5  Then,  followed  by  a  numerous  train, 

I  Gathered  from  heathen  lands, 

\  mf         A  crown  of  life  may  he  obtain, 
\  From  his  Redeemer's  hands. 


x*^»^*< 


i  OHRISTIAIT  MISSIONS.  535    I 


cofj  HYMN537,  L.  M. 


Commission  to  the  Gentiles. 


m 


1  ri  0 — messenger  of  peace  and  love !  J 

J  <  VJ  To  nations  plunged  in  shades  of  night;  j 

i  <  Like  angels  sent  from  fields  above,  J 

j  7nf  Be  thine  to  shed  celestial  light.  J 

\  —  2  Go,  to  the  hungry  food  impart ;  ' 

♦  mp  To  paths  of  peace  the  wanderer  guide,  { 
J  And  lead  the  thirsty,  panting  heart,  J 

♦  Where  streams  of  living  waters  glide.  j 

i  f  3  Go,  bid  the  bright  and  morning  star,  J 

I  From  Bethlehem's  plains,  resplendent  shine,      ♦ 

i  —  And,  piercing  tlirough  the  gloom  afar,  ; 

I  Shed  heavenly  light  and  love  divine.  \ 


To  India's  various  castes,  proclaim 


And,  at  the  blest  Redeemer's  name, 
\    mf  Let  ocean's  lonely  isles  rejoice. 

\  5  From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west, 

\  Messiah  yet  shall  reign  supreme  ; 

His  name,  by  every  tongue,  confessed, — 
/  His  praise — the  universal  theme. 


538 


X  The  gospel's  soft,  but  powerful  voice  ;  \ 


HYMN  538,  S.  M. 

Praijer  for  Israel. 

1  r  ORD !  send  thy  servants  forth 
-L^  To  call  the  Hebrews  home ; 
From  east,  and  west,  and  south,  and  north, 

Let  all  the  wanderers  come. 

2  Where'er,  in  lands  unknown. 

The  fugitives  remain. 
Bid  every  creature  help  them  on, 
Thy  holy  mount  to  gain. 

3  An  offering  to  the  Lord, 

There  let  them  all  be  seen. 
Sprinkled  with  water  and  with  blood, 

In  soul  and  body  clean.  J 

4  With  Israel's  myriads  sealed,  ♦ 

Let  all  the  nations  meet ;  ♦ 

And  show  the  mystery  fulfilled, —  J 

Thy  family  complete.  i 


536  HYMNS  DXXXIX,  DXL. 


539 


m 


HYMN  539,  8s,  Ts  and  4. 

The  Missionary'' s  FarewelL 

if     1  VES, — my  Dative  land !  I  love  thee ; 
-i    All  thy  scenes  I  love  them  well ; — 
Friends,  connections,  happy  country  I 

>  Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ? 
p            Can  I  leave  you, 

mp  Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

mf     2  Home  I — thy  joys  are  passing  lovely, — 
Joys  no  stranger  heart  can  tell ; 
Happy  home  I — ^t  is  sure  I  love  tliee ! 

>  Can  I — can  I  say — Farewell  ? 
p            Can  I  leave  thee, 

mp  Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

—      3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell, 
mf         Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure  I 

>  Can  I  say  a  last  farewell  ? 
p            Can  I  leav  e  you, 

mp  Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

mf     4  Yes !  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  love  so  well ; 
Far  away,  ye  billows  I  bear  me ; 

Lovely  native  land  I — farewell  I 
Pleased  I  leave  thee, 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  deserts  let  me  labor, 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell, 

How  he  died — the  blessed  Saviour — 
To  redeem  a  world  from  hell  I 

Let  me  hasten, 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

f        6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean  ? 

Let  the  winds  \ny  canvass  swell  r 
Heaves  my  heart  wn'th  warr«  emotion, 

While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell : 
Glad  I  bid  thee, 

>  Native  land  f — Farewell  f — Fai*ewell  I 

P.Ar)  HYMN  540,  L.  M. 

tJ^yJ  Missionaries  remembered. 

m       1  MARKED  as  the  purpose  of  the  skies, 

-"A  This  promise  meets  our  anxious  eyes, — 


^^ 


CHRISTIAN  MISSIONS.  537 

That  heathen  lands  the  Lord  shall  know, 
And  warm  with  faith  each  bosojn  glow. 

2  E'en  now  the  hallowed  scenes  appear ; 
E'en  now  unfolds  the  promised  year : 

<  Lo !  distant  shores  thy  heralds  trace, 
mf         And  bear  the  tidings  of  thy  grace. 

—      3  Mid  burning  climes  and  frozen  plains, 
"Where  pagan  darkness  brooding  reigns, 
Lord !  mark  their  steps,  their  fears  subdue,  | 

<  And  nerve  their  arm,  and  clear  their  view.  * 

>  4  "When,  worn  by  toil,  their  spirits  fail,  * 

<  Bid  them  the  glorious  future  hail ;  | 
mf         Bid  them  the  crown  of  life  survey,  t 

<  And  onward  urge  their  conquering  way.  \ 


ri-i  HYMN541,  L.  M. 

tjrh  JL  Prayer  for  the  Millennium. 

aff     1    JESUS!  we  bow  before  thy  throne, 
^    We  lift  our  eyes  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
To  bleeding  hearts  thy  love  make  known. 
On  contrite  souls  bestow  thy  grace. 

2  See,  spread  beneath  thy  gracious  eye, 

A  world  o'erwhelmed  in  guilt  and  tears. 
Where  deathless  souls  in  ruin  lie, 

And  no  kind  voice  dispels  their  fears  ! 

mf  3  Lord !  arm  thy  truth  with  power  divine, 

<  Its  conquests  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 

/  Till  suns  and  stars  forget  to  shine, 

>  And  earth  and  skies  shall  be  no  more. 

/"      4  Oh  !  rise,  ye  ransomed  captives !  rise, 
Peal  the  loud  anthem  here  below  ; 
Let  earth  reflect  it  to  the  skies. 

And  heaven  with  new-born  rapture  glow. 

prA  Q  HYMN  542,  C.  M. 

kJ^/4^  Returning  to  Zion. 

m       1  T\  AUGHTER  of  Zion  !  from  the  dust 
JL'  Exalt  thy  fallen  head  ; 


SPREAD  OF  THE  aOSPEL.       \ 


^ 

\  538               HYMNS  DXLIII,  DXLIV. 

t  Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, — 

I  He  calls  thee  Imni  the  dead. 

t  /       2  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength, — 

\  Thy  beautiful  array ; 

I  Thy  day  of  freedoni  daAvns  at  length, — 

{  the  Lord's  appointed  day. 

{  3  Rehuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

J  And  send  thy  heralds  forth  ; 

I  Say  to  the  south, — "-Give  up  thy  charge, 

♦  And  keep  not  back,  O  north  1" 

i  4  They  come,  they  come ; — ^thine  exiled  bands, 

*  Where'er  thev  rest  or  roam. 


Where'er  they  rest  or  roam. 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

mf     5  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 
And  God  his  works  destroy, 

<  With  songs,  thy  ransouied  shall  retm-n, 
f  And  everlasting  joy. 

fTA  Q  HYMN  543,  S.  M. 

<J4rO  lyie  Gospel  Trumpet, 

mp     1  VE  trembling  captives  I  hear; 

<  -*•    The  gospel  trumj^et  sounds  ; 

—  No  music  more  can  charm  the  ear, 

>  Or  heal  yom*  heart-felt  wounds. 

—  2  'T  is  not  the  trump  of  war, 

<  Nor  Sinai's  awful  roar ; 

/  Salvation's  news  its  spreads  afar^ 

>  And  vengeance  is  no  more. 

mp     S  Forgiveness,  love,  and  peace, 

<  Glad  heaven  aloud  proclaims, 
/           And  earth,  the  jubilee's  release. 

With  eager  raptui-e  claims. 

mf     4  Far,  far  to  distant  lands, 

The  saving  news  shall  spread  ; 

<  And  Jesus  all  his  Avilling  bands, 
f  In  gloinous  triumph  lead. 


HYMN  544,  S.  IL 

Pra-yer  for  Success, 


I  544 

i    w/     1  A  LORD,  our  God  !  arise, 

j  w  The  cause  of  truth  maintain ; 


]  SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  539 

i  And,  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world, 

I  Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

]  /       2  Thou  Prince  of  life !  arise, 

J  Nor  let  thy  glory  cease ; 

*  Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace, 

J  And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

S  Thou  Holy  Ghost !  arise. 

Expand  tliy  quickening  wing, 
>  And,  o"'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world, 

<  Let  light  and  order  spring. 

/        4  All  on  the  earth !  arise. 

To  God,  the  Saviour  sing; 
From  shore  to  shore^  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  echoinij  anthems  rincr. 


545 


HYMN  545,  L.  11 

The   Time  to  favor  Ziov^ 

mf     1  O  OVEREIGN  of  worlds  !  display  thy  power, 
O  Be  this  thy  Zion"'s  favored  hour  ; 

/  Bid  the  bright  morning  star  arise, 

And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

mf     2  Set  up  thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns. 
On  Afric''s  shore,  on  Lidia's  plains  ; 
Far  let  the  gospePs  sound  be  known, 
\  And  claim  the  nations  for  thy  own. 

♦  3  Speak, — and  the  world  sliali  hear  thy  voice, 
J  Speak, — and  the  desert  sliall  rejoice  ; 

'     <  Scatter  the  gloom  of  heathen  night; 

♦  /  Bid  every  nation  hail  the  light. 

1     RAa  HYMN  546,  CM, 

♦  «J4tO  Millennial  Days. 

\  mf     1  T  ORD  !  send  tliy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 
J  -L^  Armed  witli  thy  Spirit's  power  ; 

J  Ten  thousands  shall  confess  its  sway, 

»  And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

♦  —      2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 
I    <  The  barren  wastes  shall  rise, 

J    mf         With  sudden  green  and  fruits  arrayed, — 

♦  A  blooming  paradise. 

I    <      8  Peace,  with  her  olive-crown,  shall  stretch 

♦  mf  Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore ; 


I    540  HYMNS  DXLVII,  DXLVIII. 

{  The  nations  of  the  earth  shall  hear 

>  The  sound  of  war  no  more. 

-^      4  Lord !  for  those  days  we  wait ; — those  days 

Are  in  thy  word  foretold  : 
f  Fly  swifter,  sun  and  stars !  and  bring 

This  promised  age  of  gold. 

/"      5  Amen  ! — with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 
Unnumbered  myriads  cry ; 
Amen! — with  joy  divine,  let  heaven's 
Unnumbered  choirs  reply. 


547 


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HY]VIN  547,  S.  M. 

Prayer  for  all  Lands. 

GOD  of  sovereign  grace  ! 
We  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
And  plead,  for  all  the  human  race^ 
The  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Spread  through  the  earth,  O  Lord  I 
The  knowledge  of  thy  ways ; 
<  And  let  all  lands,  with  joy,  record 

f  The  great  Eedeenier's  praise. 


HYMN  548,  7s, 

Jesus  shall  reign. 


548 

/"      1  IJAEK  !— the  song  of  jubilee, 

J  -O-  Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar,- 

{  Or  the  fullness  of  the  sea, 

*  When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore ;— 
J  "Hallelujah!  for  the  Lord 
**  God  Omnipotent,  shall  reign  !" 
\  Hallelujah!  let  the  word 

♦  Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

J  2  "  Hallelujah  !"— hark  !— the  sound, 

J  From  the  centre  to  the  skies, 

\  Wakes,  above,  beneath,  around,                              ] 

J  All  creation's  harmonies :                                      \ 

\  See  Jehovah's  banners  furled,                                  { 

J  Sheathed  his  sword  !  he  speaks — 't  is  done,       J 

{  And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world                              \ 

t  Are  the, kingdoms  of  his  Son.                               « 

\  3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole                              | 

\  With  illimitable  sway :                                          | 

4-^ — .. — . *. ,....4. 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  541 

He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll, 
Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away; 

Then  the  end  ; — beneath  his  rod, 
Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 

Hallelujah ! — Christ  in  God, 
God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 

CAQ  HYMN549,  L.  M. 

k)^*J  Prayer  for  Zion, 

of     1  TNDULGENT  Sovereign  of  the  skies ! 
-*-  And  wilt  thou  bow  thy  gracious  ear  ? 
While  feeble  mortals  raise  their  cries. 
Wilt  thou,  the  great  Jehovah,  hear? 

2  How  shall  thy  servants  give  thee  rest, 

Till  Zion's  mouldering  walls  thou  raise  ? 
Till  thine  own  power  shall  stand  confessed, 
And  make  Jerusalem  a  praise  ? 

3  Look  down,  0  God  !  with  pitying  eye, 

And  view  the  desolations  round  ; 
See,  what  wide  realms  in  darkness  lie. 
What  scenes  of  woe  and  crime  abound ! 

mf     4:  Loud  let  the  gospel  trumpet  blow. 
And  call  the  nations  from  afar; 
Let  all  the  isles  their  Saviour  know. 
And  earth's  remotest  ends  draw  near. 


550 


HYMN  550,  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Reign  of  Christ. 

f"      1    TESUS,  immortal  King !  arise  ; 
^    Rise  and  assert  thy  sway ; 
Till  earth,  subdued,  its  tribute  bring. 
And  distant  lands  obey. 

2  Ride  forth,  victorious  Conqueror  !  ride, 
Till  all  thy  foes  submit : 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  resign 
>  Their  trophies  at  thy  feet. 

/        3  Send  forth  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 
This  spacious  earth  around ; 
Till  every  soul,  beneath  the  sun, 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

4  From  sea  to  sea,  from  shore  to  shore, 
May  Jesus  be  adored ; 

46 


542  HYMNS  DLI,  DLII. 

<  And  earth,  with  all  her  millions,  shout 

ff  Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 

;r  ;r  1  HYMN  551,  7s  and  68. 

OO  1.  The  State  of  the  Heathen. 

m       1  T?ROM  Greenland's  icj  mountains, 
-T   From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain. 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  hreezes 
mp  Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, — 

—  Though  every  prospect  pleases, 
>  And  only  man  is  vile  ? — 

—  In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness. 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness. 
Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, — 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
/"  Salvation !  O  Salvation ! — 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft— waft,  ye  winds!  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters !  roll, — 
Till,  Hke  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till,  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bhss  returns  to  reign. 

p^fr,;^  HYMN  552,  LM. 

^tJ/^  Zion  encouraged. 

f       1  y  ION !  awake,  thy  strength  renew, 
^  Put  on  thy  robes  of  beauteous  hue  ; 
And  let  th'  admiring  world  behold 
The  King's  fair  daughter  clothed  in  gold. 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  543 

2  Churcli  of  our  God !  arise  and  shine, 
Bright  with  the  beams  of  truth  divine  : 
Then  shall  thy  radiance  stream  afar, 
"Wide  as  the  heathen  nations  are. 

8  Gentiles  and  kings  thy  light  shall  view ; 
All  shall  admire  and  love  thee  too  ; — 
Shall  come,  like  clouds  across  the  sky, 
Or  doves  that  to  their  windows  fly. 

/r;ro  HYMN  563,  C.  M. 

tJtJ  tJ  Prayer  for  Missionaries. 

m       1  p  RE  AT  God!  the  nations  of  the  earth 

vT  Are  by  creation  thine ; 

And  in  thy  works,  from  nature's  birth, 
inf  Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

—  2  But,  Lord  !  thy  greater  love  hath  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  our  race ; 
Unveiling  thy  divine  intent 
Of  rich  redeeming  grace. 

<  3  Soon  may  these  gracious  tidings  roll 
mf  The  spacious  earth  around, 

<  Till  every  tribe  and  every  soul 
/  Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

—  4  Then,  to  her  sable  sons  conveyed, 

Shall  Afric  learn  thy  word. 
And  vassals,  long-enslaved,  become 
The  freemen  of  the  Lord. 

>      5  When  shall  the  scattered  wanderers  meet, 
mp  That  now  in  darkness  rove, 

And,  gathered  round  Immanuel's  feet, 

—  Sing  of  his  saving  love  ? 

6  0  Lord !  each  faithful  effort  own. 
To  spread  the  gospel  rays ; 

<  And  rear,  on  sin's  demolished  throne, 
f  The  temples  of  thy  praise. 


HYMN  554,  H  M. 

Prophecy  fulfillei^. 


554 

mf     1    A  LL  hail !  incarnate  God  I 

■^  The  wondrous  things  foretold 
Of  thee,  in  sacred  writ, 
With  joy  our  eyes  behold  ; 


544  HYMNS  DLY,  DLVI. 

Still  doth  thine  arm  new  trophies  wear, 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

:   /"     2  Oh!  haste,  victorious  Prince  I 

That  glorious  happy  day, 
:    dol         When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 

Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway  : 

<  Oh  !  may  it  hless  our  longing  eyes, 

/  And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies. 

/"     3  All  hail !  triumphant  Lord ! 
Eternal  be  thy  reign  ; 

—  Behold  the  nations  wait 

>  To  wear  thy  gentle  chain  : 

—  "When  earth  and  time  are  known  no  more^ 

<  Thy  throne  shall  stand  for  ever  sure. 

;-  ;r  ;-  HYMN  555,  L.  M. 

OOO  Triumph  of  the  Oospd. 

f"      1    A  RM  of  the  Lord !  awake,  awake  I 

ii-  Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake, 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne^ — 
"  I  am  Jehovah — God  alone  P' 
mf         Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 

>  And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

mf     8  Almighty  God !  thy  grace  proclaim, 
In  ever}^  land  of  every  name  ; 
Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come  ; 
Oh !  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home. 

f"      4  Arm  of  the  Lord!  awake,  awake! 

Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake ; 
Let  hostile  powers  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour — Lord  of  all. 

fzpzf*  HYMN  556,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

OOO  The  Day  Spring. 

mf     1  CHRISTIAN  \  see  !  the  orient  morning 
V  Breaks  along  the  heathen  sky  ; 
Lo  !  th'  expected  day  is  dawning — 
Glorious  day-spring  fi*om  on  high  : 
/"        Hallelujah!— 

Hail  the  day-spring  from  on  high ! 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  545 

w^     2  Heathen  at  the  sight  are  singing ; 

Morning  wakes  the  tuneful  lays ; 
Precious  offerings  they  are  bringing — 

First-fruits  of  more  perfect  praise : 
/"         Hallelujah!— 

Hail  the  day-spring  from  on  high ! 

3  Zion's  Sun ! — salvation  beaming, — 

Gilding  now  the  radiant  hills, — 
Rise  and  shine,  till,  brighter  gleaming, 

AU  the  world  thy  glory  fills : 
Hallelujah  !— 

Hail  the  day-spring  from  on  high ! 

4  Lord  of  every  tribe  and  nation ! 

Spread  thy  truth  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Spread  the  light  of  thy  salvation, 

Till  it  shine  on  every  soul : 
Hallelujah  !— 

Hail  the  day-spring  from  on  high! 

/rp-ry  HYMN  557,  L.  M. 

KJk)  t  Chrisi's  Coming  to  reign. 

m       1    TESTIS  !  thy  church  with  longing  eyes 
^   For  thine  expected  coming  waits : 

<  "When  will  the  promised  light  arise, 
mf  And  glory  beam  on  Zion's  gates  ? 

—  2  E'en  now,  when  tempests  round  us  fall, 
m-p  And  wintry  clouds  o'ercast  the  sky, 

—  Thy  words  with  pleasure  we  recall, 

<  And  deem  that  our  redemption 's  nigh. 

—  3  Oh  !  come  and  reign  o'er  every  land ; 
mf  Let  Satan  from  his  throne  be  hurled, — 

All  nations  bow  to  thy  command, 
>  And  grace  revive  a  dying  world. 

4  Teach  us,  in  watchfulness  and  prayer 
To  wait  for  thine  appointed  hour  ; 

<  And  fit  us,  by  thy  grace,  to  share 

/  The  triumphs  of  thy  conquering  power. 

^/TQ  HYMN658,  L.  M. 

c/c/O  The  coming  Reign  of  Christ. 

f       1    A  SOEND  thy  throne,  almighty  King  I 
-tx  And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad ; 

46*" 


546  HYMNS  DLIX,  DLX. 

Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  brin^, 
And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

—  2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat, — 

m/p  Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face  \ 

>  Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 

<  Subdued  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

mf     3  Oh  !  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord ; 

<  Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name, — 

/  Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  adored. 


559 


H7MN  559,  7s  and  6s. 

The  final  Victary  of  Christ. 

1  TyHEN"  shall  the  voice  of  singing 
» *    Flow  joyfully  along  ? 

When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 
With  one  triumphant  song, 

Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 
And  him,  who  once  was  slain, 

Again  to  earth  descended, 
In  righteousness  to  reign. 

2  Then,  from  the  craggy  mountains. 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply  : 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
All  hallelujah  swelling 

In  one  eternal  sound. 


p\Of\  HYMN  560,  C.  M. 

C/DU  TAe  JVew  Creation, 

mf     1  CPIRITofpower  and  might!  beh€>ld 
mp         ^  A  world  by  sin  destroyed : 
—  Creator  Spirit ! — as  of  old. 

Move  on  the  formless  void. 

2  Give  thou  the  word  ;— that  healing  sound 

Shall  quell  the  deadly  strife ; 
<  And  earth  again,  like  Eden  crowned, 

mf  Produce  the  tree  of  life. 

3  If  sang  the  morning  stars  for  joy, 

When  nature  rose  to  view, 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  547 

f  What  strains  shall  angel  harps  employ, 

When  thou  shalt  all  renew  ! 

mf     4:  And,  if  the  sons  of  God  rejoice 

To  hear  a  Saviour's  name, 
/  How  will  the  ransomed  raise  their  voice 

To  whom  that  Saviour  came  ! 

mf     5  So  every  kindred,  tongue  and  tribe, 

Assembling  round  the  throne, 
/  Thy  new  creation  skall  ascribe 

To  sovereign  love  alone. 

;rr^-«  HYMN561,  S.  M. 

tJ  O  X  Rejoiciiig  in  Chrisfs  Reign, 

mf     1  \rOW  living  waters  flow 

-LI   To  cheer  the  humble  soul ; 
From  sea  to  sea  the  rivers  go, 
And  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

2  Kow  righteousness  shall  spring. 

And  grow  on  earth  again  ; 

f  Jesus,  Jehovah,  be  our  King, 

And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 

3  Jesus  shall  rule  alone, 

The  world  shall  hear  his  word  ; 
By  one  blest  name  shall  he  be  known — 
The  universal  Lord. 


562 


HYMN  562,  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the   World's  Conversion. 


n       1  A  SPIPJT  of  the  living  God  ! 
V  In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace. 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire,  and  hearts  of  love. 
To  preach  the  reconciling  word  ; 
nf         Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

—  3  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light. 

Confusion — order,  in  thy  path  ; 
<  Souls  without  strength,  inspire  with  might ; 

—  Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  0  Spirit  of  the  Lord !  prepare 

A  sinful  world  their  God  to  meet :  ; : 


^ 


548  HYMNS  DLXIII,  DLXIV. 

Breathe  thou  abroad,  like  morning  air, 
Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 

mf     5  Baptize  the  nations ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record ; 
<  The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

/  Till  every  kindred  call  him — Lord. 


HYMN  563,  Ss,  7s  and  4. 

Prayer  for  the  Heathen. 


563 

m       1  A'ER  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 
mp         \j  Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze  ; 
—  See  the  kindreds  of  the  people, 

mp  Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze ; — 

p  Darkness  brooding 

On  the  face  of  all  the  earth ! 

mf     2  Light  of  them  who  sit  in  error  ! 
f  Rise  and  shine — thy  blessings  bring ; 

Light — to  lighten  all  the  Gentiles ! 

Rise  with  healing  in  thy  wing : 
To  thy  brightness, 
Let  all  kings  and  nations  come. 

mf     3  Let  the  heathen,  now  adoring 
Idol  gods  of  wood  and  stone, 
Oome,  and,  worshiping  before  him, 
Serve  the  living  God  alone  : 

/  Let  thy  glory 

Fill  the  earth,  as  floods  the  sea. 

4  Thou !  to  whom  all  power  is  given, 
Speak  the  word  ;  at  thy  command, 
Let  the  company  of  heralds 

Spread  thy  name  from  land  to  land : 
mp         Lord !  be  with  them, 
mf  Always  till  time's  latest  end. 


564 


HYMN  564,  L.  M. 

Spread  of  the  Oospel. 

1  THY  people,  Lord !  who  trust  thy  word, 
J-   And  wait  the  smilings  of  thy  face, 
Assemble  round  thy  mercy  seat. 

And  plead  the  promise  of  thy  grace. 

2  Hast  thou  not  said— thine  only  Son 

Shall  be  a  light  to  Gentile  lands, 


SPKEAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  549 

To  open  the  benighted  eyes, 

And  loose  the  wretched  pris'ners'  bands?-— 

3  From  land  to  land,  from  sea  to  sea, 

That  his  dominion  shall  extend  ? — 

That  every  tongue  shall  call  him  Lord, 

And  every  knee  before  him  bend  ? 

4  Now  let  the  happy  time  appear — 
<  The  time  to  favor  Zion  come  ; 
/           Send  forth  thy  heralds  far  and  near, 

>  And  call  the  wandering  exiles  home. 


565 


HYMN  566,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

Success  of  the  Gospel  amou^  the  Heathen. 

mp     1   A'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
V/  Cheered  by  no  celestial  ray, 

<  Sun  of  righteousness !  arising, 

/  Bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day  ; 

Send  the  gospel 
To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 

>       2  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, — 

<  Grant  them.  Lord !  the  glorious  light ; 
mf         And,  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
f  And  redemption, 

Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

/"      3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel ! 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease  ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions, 

Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 
Sway  thy  sceptre, 

Saviour !  all  the  world  around. 


566 

m       1 


HYMN  666,  7s. 

Triumphs  of  the   Oospel,- 

WHO  are  these  that  come  from  far, 
Led  by  Jacob's  rising  star  ? 
Strangers  now  to  Zion  come. 
There  to  seek  a  peaceful  home. 

2  Lo !  they  gather  like  a  cloud, 
Or  as  doves  their  windows  crowd : 
Zion  wonders  at  the  sight, — 
Zion  feels  a  strange  delight. 


^ 

550  HYMNS  DLXVII,  DLXVIII. 

—      3  Zion  now  no  more  shall  sigh, 
<  God  will  raise  her  glory  high ; 

mf         He  will  send  a  large  increase, — 
>  He  will  give  his  people  peace. 

/"     4  Sons  of  Zion !  sing  aloud  : 

See  her  sun,  without  a  cloud ! 
God  will  make  her  joy  complete, 
Zion's  sun  shall  never  set. 


567 

w/  1 


HYMN  567,  C.  M. 

Kingdom  of  Christ  among  Men. 

LO !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears, 
To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 


2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides, — 

That  holy,  happy  place, — 
/  The  New-Jerusalem  comes  down. 

Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, — 
—  "  Mortals !  behold  the  sacred  seat 

Of  your  descending  King. 

4  "  The  God  of  glory,  down  to  men, 

Kemoves  his  blessed  abode ; — 
Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  he  their  loving  God. 

dol  5  "  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

>  From  every  weeping  eye  ; 

p  And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 

p>  And  death  itself  shall  die." 

mp     6  How  long,  dear  Saviour !  Oh  !  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
<  Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time ! 

/  And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

;r  r»  o  HYMN  568,  lis. 

ty  U  O  Zion  encouraged. 

mf     1  TV  AUGHTER  of  Zion!  awake  from  thy  sadness; 
-L'  Awake, — for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  uo 
more ;  [ness ; 

Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  day  star  of  glad- 
Arise, — for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 


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SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  551 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes  ;  but  the  arm  that  subdued 
them, 

<  And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far ; 

:    f         They  fled,  like  the  chaff,  from  the  scourge  that 

pursued  them ; 

Yain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of  war. 

:    <     3  Daughter  of  Zion !  the  power,  that  hath  saved 

thee,  [be : 

f  Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should 

Shout, — for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved  thee, 

Th'  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free. 

;r  r»  Q  HYMN  569,  C.  M. 

k)\j*J  Universal  Praise. 

mf  I  r\  CITY  of  the  Lord !  begin 
w  The  universal  song ; 
And  let  the  scattered  villages 
The  joyful  notes  prolong. 
2  Let  Kedar's  wilderness  afar 
—  Lift  up  the  lonely  voice  ; 

And  let  the  tenants  of  the  rock 

<  In  accent  rude  rejoice. 

mf  3  Oh  !  from  the  streams  of  distant  lands 

To  our  Jehovah  sing ; 
/  And  joyful,  from  the  mountain  tops, 

Shout  to  the  Lord,  the  King. 
4  Let  all  combined,  with  one  accord. 
The  Saviour's  glories  raise, 
Till,  in  the  earth's  remotest  bounds, 
The  nations  sound  his  praise. 

F\rfr\  HYMN  570,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

tJ  I  \J  Dawning  of  the  Latter  Day. 

mf  1  T  OOK,  ye  saints !  the  day  is  breaking  ; 
-L^  Joyful  'times  are  near  at  hand ; 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking 

By  his  word  in  every  land  ; 
Day  advances, — 

Darkness  flies,  at  his  command. 
2  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring, 

While  he  enters  like  a  flood, 
God,  the  Saviour,  is  preparing 

Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad : 
Every  language 

Soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 


r 


552  HYMNS  DLXXI— DLXXIII. 

/       3  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious  ! 

Let  thy  people  see  thy  power ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious, 

Through  the  world  for  evermore ; 
—  Then  shall  idols 

<  Perish,  while  thy  saints  adore. 


571 


HYMN  571,  L.  M. 

Success  anticipated. 

I  m  1  "j)EHOLD  th'  expected  time  draw  near, 

\  -L^  The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear  ! 

\  ]3ehold  the  wilderness  assume 

I  dol  The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom ! 

I  —  2  Events  with  prophecies  conspire, 

\  <  To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire : 

*  —  The  ripening  fields,  already  white, 

i  Present  a  harvest  to  the  sight. 

I  3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 

I  mf  Tlie  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 

*t  <  The  exiled  captive,  to  receive 

I  mf  The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

J  —  4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart, 

I  In  the  blest  labor  share  a  part ; 

i  <  Oor  prayers  and  oflferings  gladly  bring, 

I  /  To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

i     ^r7Q  HYMN  572,  CM. 

I      O  i  /C  The  Victories  of  Christ. 

f"      1  TTOSANNA  to  our  conquering  King ! 
Jl  All  hail !  incarnate  Love ! 
Ten  thousand  songs  and  glories  wait, 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 
2  Thy  vict'ries  and  thy  deathless  fame. 
Through  the  wide  world,  shall  run ; 
And  everlasting  ages  sing 
The  triumph  thou  hast  won. 


HYMN  573,  H.  M. 

The  general  Jubilee. 


573 

mf     1  Tj^ ATP  shines  the  morning  star ; 

-T    The  silver  trumpets  sound, 
33  Their  notes  re-echoing  far. 

While  dawns  the  day  around: 
/  Joy  to  the  earth — the  earth  is  free; 

It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL.  553 


I  mp     2  Pris'ners  of  hope,  in  gloom 

i  >              And  silence,  left  to  die ! 

*  <  With  Christ's  unfolding  tomb, 
i  mf             Your  portals  open  fly : 

I  Rise  with  your  Lord — he  sets  you  free  ; 

]  It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

'  —       3  Ye,  who  yourselves  have  sold 

i  For  debts  to  justice  due, 

I  Ransomed — but  not  with  gold ! 

;  He  gave  himself  for  you  : 

I  <           The  blood  of  Christ  hath  made  you  free  ; 

}  /            It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

j  —      4  Captives  of  sin  and  shame  ! 

I  O'er  earth  and  ocean,  hear 

\  wf         An  angel's  voice  proclaim 

I  /               The  Lord's  accepted  year : 

{  Let  Jacob  rise— be  Israel  free  ; 

J  It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

HYMN  574,  L.  M. 

The  Reign  of  Christ  established, 

I  f       1  CHOUT, — for  the  great  Redeemer  reigns, 

{  O  Through  distant  lands  his  triumphs  spread  ; 

I  Sinners,  now  freed  from  Satan's  chains, 

\  Own  him  their  Saviour  and  their  Head. 

J  2  Oh  I  may  his  conquests  still  increase  ; 

\  Let  every  foe  his  power  subdue  ; 

\  "While  angels  celebrate  his  praise, 

\  Saints  shall  his  rising  glories  show. 

\  ff       3  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 

;  From  all  below  and  all  above  ; 

*  In  lofty  songs,  exalt  his  name, — 
\  In  songs  as  lasting  as  his  love, 


574 


575 


HYMN  575,  7s. 

The  Reign  of  Christ, 

\    f"     1  W^KE  the  song  of  jubilee, 

J  * '    Let  it  echo  o'er  the  sea  ! 

J  ]S'ow  hath  come  the  promised  hour ; 

\  Jesus  reigns  with  sovereign  power. 

I  2  All  ye  nations !  join  and  sing, — 

*  "  Christ,  of  lords  and  kings,  is  King !" 

j  Let  it  sound  from  shore  to  shore, — 

J  "  Jesus  reigns  for  evermore !" 

47 


HYMNS  DLXXVI,  DLXXVII. 


3  Now  the  desert  lands  rejoice, 
And  the  islands  join  their  voice  ; 
Yea,  the  whole  creation  sings, — 
"  Jesus  is  the  King  of  kings  !" 

yri^p  HYMN  676,  7s. 

tJ  I   yJ  The  trmmphant  Reign  of  Christ. 

f"  1  CEE  the  ransomed  millions  stand, — 
^  Palms  of  conquest  in  their  hands ! 
This  before  the  tiirone  their  strain, — 
"  Hell  is  vanquished — death  is  slain  ! — 

2  "  Blessing,  honor,  glory,  might. 
Are  the  Conqueror's  native  right ; 
Thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall, — 
Lamb  of  God,  and  Lord  of  all !" 

3  Hasten,  Lord!  the  promised  hour; 
Come  in  glory  and  in  power  ; 

—  Still  thy  foes  are  unsubdued — 

Nature  sighs  to  be  renewed  : 

4  Time  has  nearly  reached  its  sum ; 

<  All  things  with  the  bride,  say,  "Come!' 

f  Jesus  !  whom  all  worlds  adore. 

Come, — and  reign  for  evermore. 


MORNINa. 


577 


HYMN  677,  7s. 

Morning. 

mp     1  TN  this  calm  impressive  hour, 

<  J-  Let  my  prayer  ascend  on  high  ; 
mf         God  of  mercy !  God  of  power  ! 

Hear  me,  when  to  thee  I  cry : 
Hear  me  from  thy  lofty  throne, 
For  the  sake  of  Christ,  thy  Son. 

<  2  With  the  morning's  early  ra}'-, 

>  While  the  shades  of  night  depart, 

<  Let  thy  beams  of  light  convey 
f  Joy  and  gladness  to  my  heart ; 
—  Now  o'er  alfmy  steps  preside. 

And  for  all  my  wants  provide. 


MORNING.  555 


If        8  Oh !  Avhat  joy  that  word  affords, — 

I"  Thou  shalt  reign  o'er  all  the  earth  ;" 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords ! 
Send  thy  gospel  heralds  forth : 
j  jf  Now  begin  thy  boundless  sway, 

♦  Usher  in  the  glorious  day. 

HYMN  578,  S.  M. 


*     C'  I  O  Prayer  for  spiritual  Light. 

\    ^'^f     1  W^-^  ^'^^  ^^^*  hearts  to  thee, 

i' '    Thou  Day  Star  from  on  high  ! 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 
*  Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

I     <       2  Oh  !  let  thy  rising  beams 
\    >  Dispel  the  shades  of  night ; 

<  And  let  the  glories  of  thy  love 

/  Come,  like  the  morning  light. 

—  3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 

p  How  dark  and  sad  before  ! — 

mf         With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

—  4  May  we  this  life  improve, 

p  To  mourn  for  errors  past ; 

—  And  live,  this  short  revolving  day. 

As  if  it  were  our  last. 

^ri(\  HYMN  579,  7s. 

tj  t  U  Morning  Thanks. 

m       1  npHOU  that  dost  ray  life  prolong ! 

-L  Kindly  aid  my  morning  song  ; 

Thankful,  from  my  couch  I  rise. 

To  the  God  that  rules  the  skies. 
2  Thou  didst  hear  my  evening  cry  ; 

Thy  preserving  hand  was  nigh  ; 
mp         Peaceful  slumbers  thou  hast  shed, 
>  Grateful  to  my  weary  head. 

—  3  Thou  hast  kept  me  through  the  night,— 

'T  was  thy  hand  restored  the  light ; 
Lord  !  thy  mercies  still  are  new. 
Plenteous,  as  the  morning  dew. 
mp       4  Still  my  feet  are  prone  to  stray, — 
Oh !  preserve  me  through  the  day ; 
Dangers  every  where  abound, 
Sins  and  snares  beset  me  round. 


556  HYMNS  DLXXX,  DLXXXI. 

mp  5  Gently,  with  the  dawning  ray, 

<  On  my  soul,  thy  beams  display ; 
—  Sweeter  than  the  smiling  morn, 

<  Let  thy  cheering  light  retm*n. 


580 

m       1 


HYMN  580,  S.  M. 

Morning  Prayer  Meeting. 

HOW  sweet  the  melting  lay. 
That  breaks  upon  the  ear, 
When,  at  the  hour  of  rising  day, 
Christians  unite  in  prayer ! 

mp     2  The  breezes  waft  their  cries. 
Up  to  Jehovah's  throne ; 

—  He  listens  to  their  bursting  sighs. 
And  sends  his  blessings  down. 

3  So  Jesus  rose  to  pray, 

Before  the  morning  light ; 
mp         Once  on  the  chilling  mount  did  stay, 
And  wrestle  all  the  night. 

f        4  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

Who  sends  his  blessings  down, 
>  To  rescue  souls  condemned  to  die, 

—  And  make  his  people  one. 

/rr^i  HYMN581,  S.  M. 

c/O  JL  Morning  Meditations. 

f        1    A  WAKE,  my  drowsy  soul ! 
•^  These  airy  visions  chase ; 
Awake,  my  active  powers  renewed ! 
To  run  the  heavenly  race. 

2  See — how  the  rising  sun 

Pursues  his  shining  way ; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  every  brightening  ray ! 

3  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Her  heavenly  Parent  sing; 
And  to  her  great  Original 

—  Her  humble  tribute  bring. 

p        4  Serene,  I  laid  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care  ; 

—  I  slept,  and  woke  ;  and  still  I  found 

My  kind  Preserver  near. 


MORNING.  557 


mp     5  Dear  Saviour !  to  thy  cross, 

I  bring  my  sacrifice  ; 
<  Tinged  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend, 

mf  With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 


582 


m 


HYMN  682,  C.  M. 

A  Morning  Song. 

if     1  ANCE  more,  my  soul !  the  rising  day 
V/  Salutes  thy  waking  eyes ; 
Once  more,  my  voice  !  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats. 
The  day  renews  the  sound  ; — 
f  Wide  as  the  heaven,  on  which  he  sits 

—  To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

>  3  'T  is  he  supports  my  mortal  frame,— 

—  My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ; 

<  My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 

—  And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

mp     4  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled. 
Since  the  last  setting  sun ; 

—  And  yet  he  lengthens  out  my  thread, — 

And  yet  my  moments  run. 

5  Great  God !  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 
Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light ; 

>  Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
p  And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 

p-r^Q  H^MN683,  L.  M. 

tJCj*J  Morning  Oratitude. 

p        1  TN  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 

1  I  safely  passed  the  silent  night ; 

mf         Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, — 

I  drink  again  the  morning  light. 

2  New  born,  I  bless  the  waking  hour, 
Once  more,  with  awe,  rejoice  to  be ; 

<  My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  power, 

f  And  springs,  my  guardian  God  !  to  thee. 

—  3  Oh  !  guide  me  through  the  various  maze. 

My  doubtful  feet  may  this  day  tread ; 

<  And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze, 

—  Where  dangers  press  around  my  head. 

"  47* 


i 


558  HYMNS  DLXXXIV,  DLXXXV. 

p        4  A  deeper  shade  will  soon  impend, — 
A  deeper  sleep  mine  eyes  oppress ; 

<  Yet,  then  thy  strength  shall  still  defend,— 
mf  Thy  goodness  still  delight  to  bless. 

<  5  That  deeper  shade  shall  break  away, 

—  That  deeper  sleep  shall  leave  mine  eyes ; 

<  Thy  Hght  shall  give  eternal  day  ; 

/  Thy  love — the  rapture  of  the  skies. 

CQA  HYMN  584,  L.  M. 

eJOTT  Praise  to  the  Ood  of  the  Morning. 

mf     1  p  OD  of  the  morning !  at  thy  voice 

VT  The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
f  And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice, 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies  ;  — 

mf     2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east, 
The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 
And  without  weariness  or  rest, 
/  Round  the  whole  earth,  he  flies  and  shines. 

—  3  Oh !  hke  the  sun  may  I  fulfill 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day ; 
With  ready  mind,  and  active  will, 
mf  March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

—  4  Lord  !  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 

Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes  ; 

<  Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure, 

—  Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

5  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide. 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss : 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint,  and  cold,  compared  with  this. 


EVENINa. 


585 


HTMN  585,  L.  M. 

An  Evening  Sacrifice. 


m       1  p  RE  AT  God  !  to  thee  my  evening  song 

vJ  With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  ; 
<  Oh !  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 

mf  And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 


M^V*^   * 


EVEOTNG.  559 


—  2  My  days  unclouded,  as  they  pass, 

And  every  gently  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
<  And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

mj?     3  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus ; — his  dear  name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God  ! 
And  kind  acceptance,  at  thy  throne. 

>       4  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eyelids  close  ; 
mp  "With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame ; 

—  Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose, 

mf  And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 


586 


HYMN  586,  7s. 

Evening  Contemplation. 

p        1  0  OFTLY,  now,  the  light  of  day 
O  Fades  upon  my  sight  away  ; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free. 
Lord !  I  would  commune  with  thee. 

—  2  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 

>  Shall  for  ever  pass  away ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 

—  Take  me,  Lord !  to  dwell  with  thee. 

prryri  HYMN  587,  C.  M. 

fjQj  t  Evening  Prayer  and  Praise. 

m       1  INDULGENT  Father !  by  whose  care, 
J-  I  've  passed  another  day, — 
Let  me,  this  night,  thy  mercy  share  ;— 
Oh  !  teach  me  how  to  pray. 

mp     2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 
My  guilt  before  thy  face  ; 

—  Direct  me,  Lord !  to  Christ  alone, 

And  save  me  by  thy  grace. 

3  Let  each  returning  night  declare 
The  tokens  of  thy  love  ; 

<  And,  every  hour,  thy  grace  prepare 
mf  My  soul  for  joys  above. 

>  4  And  when,  on  earth,  I  close  mine  eyes, 
p  To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 

<  Let  me,  to  heaven  and  glory,  rise, 
mf  To  see  thy  smiling  face. 


560  HYMNS  DLXXXVIII— DXO. 

;rQQ  HYMN  688,  8s  and  Ts.  Peculiar. 

^JCjO  An  Evening  Offering. 

m       1  '  FHROUGH  the  day  thy  love  has  spared  us ; 

J-   Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
mp         Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 

—  Jesus !  thou  our  guardian  be, 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  thee. 

2  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 

Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, — 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers, 
>  In  thine  arms,  let  us  repose, 

—  And,  when  life's  short  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  thee,  in  heaven,  at  last. 

;roQ  HYMN  589,  7s. 

C/Ot7  Repose  and  Devotion. 

m       ]   "W^OW,  from  labor  and  from  care, 

li   Evening  shades  have  set  me  free ; 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  prayer, 

Lord !  I  would  converse  with  thee  : 
Oh  !  behold  me  from  above. 
Fill  me  with  a  Saviour's  love. 
j>        2  Sin  and  sorrow,  guilt  and  woe, 
Wither  all  my  earthly  joys ; 
mp         Naught  can  charm  me  here  below. 
But  my  Saviour's  melting  voice ; 

<  Lord !  forgive — thy  grace  restore, 

—  Make  me  thine  for  evermore. 

3  For  the  blessings  of  this  day. 

For  the  mercies  of  this  hour, 

<  For  the  gospel's  cheering  ray, 

mf  For  the  Spirit's  quickening  power, — 

Grateful  notes  to  thee  I  raise ; 
Oh  !  accept  my  song  of  praise. 

F\C\r\  HYMN  590,  C.  M. 

tJuKJ  An  Evening  Song. 

m       1  TVREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song, 
■L'  Like  holy  incense,  rise  ; 

<  Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue, 
mf  To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

—  2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard  ; 


EVENING.  561 


And  still,  to  drive  my  wants  away, 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepared. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 
Encompass  me  around ; 

aff         But,  Oh  !  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found ! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him,  who  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul  ? 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 
Fast  as  the  minutes  roll ! 

5  Lord !  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee ; 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renewed  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ning  blood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest, — 
As  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

yrQ-i  HYMN  591,  C.  M. 

K)tJ\.  Evening  Prayer  and  Praise, 

m       1  INDULGENT  God  !  whose  bounteous  care 
J-  O'er  all  thy  works  is  shown, — 

<  Oh !  let  my  grateful  praise  and  prayer 
mf  Arise  before  thy  throne. 

2  What  mercies  has  this  day  bestowed ! 
How  largely  hast  thou  blest ! 
My  cup  with  plenty  overflowed, 
*      With  cheerfulness — my  breast. 

mp     3  Now  may  soft  slumber  close  my  eyes, 

—  From  pain  and  sickness  free  ; 

<  And  let  my  waking^  thoughts  arise 

—  To  meditate  on  tliee. 

4  Thus  bless  each  future  day  and  night, 
>  Till  life's  vain  scene  is  o'er ; 

<  And  then,  to  realms  of  endless  light, 
f  Oh  !  let  my  spirit  soar. 


592 


H7MN  596,  C.  M. 

Secret  Prayer  at  Twilight. 

1  T  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away, 
1  From  every  cumbering  care, 


562  HYMN  DXOIII. 


And  spend  the  liours  of  setting  day, 
In  bumble,  grateful  prayer. 

p        2  1  love,  in  solitude,  to  sbed 

>  The  penitential  tear ; 

—  And  all  bis  promises  to  plead, 

When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 
And  future  good  implore ; 

<  My  cares  and  sorrows  all  to  cast, 
mf  On  him  whom  I  adore. 

<  4  1  love,  by  faith,  to  take  a  view 

—  Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven ; 

<  The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 

>  While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

mp     5  And,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

>  May  its  departing  ray 

p  Be  calm,  as  this  impressive  hour, 

<  And  lead  to  endless  day. 


593 


HYMN  693,  C.  M. 

Evening   Worship  in  the  Family, 

m       1  A  LORD  !  another  day  is  flown, 
p  \J  And  we,  a  lonely  band, 

<  Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 

—  To  bless  thy  fostering  hand. 

mp     2  And  wilt  thou  bend  a  listening  ear 
To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 

<  Thou  wilt ! — for  thou  dost  love  to  hear    , 
>  The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

—  3  And,  Jesus  !  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deign. 

As  we  before  thee  pray ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
mp  And  we  are  less  than  they. 

—  4  Thy  heavenly  grace  to  each  impart ; 

All  evil  far  remove ; 

<  And  shed  abroad  in  every  heart 
mf  Thine  everlasting  love. 

—  5  Thus  cleansed  from  sin,  and  wholly  thine, 

A  flock  by  Jesus  led, 

<  The  Sun  of  righteousness  shall  shine 
/  In  glory  on  our  head. 


EVENING.  563 


mp  G  Oh  !  still  restore  our  wandering  feet, 

—  And  still  direct  our  way  ; 

X  Till  worlds  shall  fade,  and  faith  shall  greet 

/  The  dawn  of  endless  day. 

p-Q>|  HYMN594,  L.  M. 

«Jt/4r  An  Evening  Hymn. 

m       1  THUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 

i-   Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  ray  days  ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  graoe. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste. 
And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

>  3  1  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, — 

p  Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  ; 

—  "While  well-appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed, 

>  4z  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
p  My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 

<  And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb, 

mf  With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 


595 


HYMN  595,  L.  M.,  6  Lines. 

For  such  as  keep  Saturdaij  Evening. 

dol  1  C  WEET  is  the  last,  the  parting  ray, 
0  Which  ushers  placid  evening  in  ; 
When,  with  the  still,  expiring  day. 

The  Sabbath's  peaceful  hours  begin : 
How  grateful,  to  the  anxious  breast, 
The  sacred  hours  of  holy  rest ! 

2  Hushed  is  the  tumult  of  the  day. 

And  worldly  cares  and  business  cease, — 
While  soft  the  vesper  breezes  play. 

To  hymn  the  glad  return  of  peace : 
Delightful  season !  kindly  given 
To  turn  the  wandering  thoughts  to  heaven. 

3  Oft  as  this  peaceful  hour  shall  come. 

Lord !  raise  my  thoughts  from  earthly  things, 
<  And  bear  them  to  my  heavenly  home, 

mf  On  faith  and  hope's  celestial  wings ; 


^ — 

j    564  HYMNS  DXCVI,  DXOVII. 

I     >  Till  the  last  gleam  of  life  decay, 

I     <  In  one  eternal  Sabbath  day. 

\     prqn  HYMN  596,  S.  M. 

kJ  *J  \J  Saturday  Evening, 

7772^     1  THE  hours  of  evening  close  ; 

J-  Its  lengthened  shadows,  drawn 

>  O  'er  scenes  of  earth,  invite  repose, 

<  And  wait  the  Sabbath  dawn. 

mp     2  So  let  its  calm  prevail 

0  'er  forms  of  outward  care  ; 
Nor  thought  for  "  many  things"  assail 
p  The  still  retreat  of  prayer. 

—  3  Our  guardian  Shepherd  near 
His  watchful  eye  will  keep  ; 

And,  safe  from  violence  and  fear, 

>  Will  fold  his  flock  to  sleep. 

—  4  So  may  a  holier  light, 

<  Than  earth's,  our  spirits  rouse, 
mf         And  call  us,  strengthened  by  his  might, 

—  To  pay  the  Lord  our  vows. 


MORNINGS,  OR  EVENINGS. 


;rqry  HYMN  597.  L.  M. 

tJ  *J  I  A  Song  for  Morning  and  Evening. 


'1 


Y  God  !  how  endless  is  thy  love! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above. 
Gently  distill,  like  early  dew. 


2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night. 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours  ! 
<  Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 

mf  And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

—       3  1  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command  ; 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings,  from  thy  hand. 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 


MORNING,  OR  EVENING.  565 


yr  Q  Q  HYMN  598,  C.  M. 

ty*70  Morning  or  Evening   Worship. 

m       1  AN  thee,  each  morning,  O  my  God ! 
V/  My  waking  thoughts  attend  ; 
In  thee  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  thee  my  wishes  end. 

i*     >  2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

—  Thy  boundless  love  surveys ; 

<  And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 

\    rnf  A  sacrifice  of  praise. 

I  m}^  3  When  evening  slumbers  press  my  eyes, 

J  —  With  his  protection  blest, 

{  In  peace  and  safety,  I  commit 

I  mp  My  wearied  limbs  to  rest. 

\  4  My  spirit  in  his  hand,  serene, 

I  —  Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 

{  >  For,  whether  waking  or  asleep, 

I  —  Thou,  Lord !  art  with  me  still. 

I  599 

\   f       1  TTOSANNA,  with  a  cheerful  sound, 

*  -U-  To  God's  upholding  hand  ! 

I    —  Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round, 

{  And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

j     <       2  That  was  a  most  amazing  power, 

*  mf  That  raised  us  with  a  word ; 

1    —  And,  every  day,  and  every  hour, 

\  We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

I  3  The  rising  morn  cannot  assure, 

J  That  we  shall  end  the  day  ; 

j  mp         For  death  stands  ready  at  the  dooi, 
\  To  hurry  us  away. 

I  >  4  Our  life  is  forfeited,  by  sin, 

I  —              To  God's  avenging  law ; 

I  <           We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King  ! 

I  —              In  every  breath  we  draw. 

j  5  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 

J  Our  joy  and  safety  brings ; 

j  p  Our  feeble  frame  lies  safe,  at  night, 

i  Beneath  his  shady  wings. 

^"^^"' '"" 43 


HYMN  599,  C.  M. 

Morning  and  Evening  Offering. 


I    566  HYMNS  DO,  DCI.  ! 


J     f\f\r\  HYMN  600,  L.  M.  6  Lines.  j 

j      \J\J\J  Morning  and  Evening,  \ 

i    m       1  Tl/'HElSr,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies,  J 

I  ' '    The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes,  j 

5  O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine !  } 

I  On  me,  with  beams  of  mercy,  shine  ; 

j  Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  guilt  away, 

And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 
2  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 

>  And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

—  With  pard'ning  mercy  richly  blest. 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour !  while  I  rest ; 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 

<  Oh  !  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

>  3  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 

—  My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 

<  Jesus  !  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 

>  To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying-bed ; 

<  And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
/  To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  praise. 


THE    YEAR. 


i  601 


HYMN  601,  lis  and  5s. 

T/ie  J\rew   Year. 


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mf     1  pOME  let  us  anew 

V  Our  journey  pursue. 
Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear ; 
His  adorable  will 
Let  us  gladly  fulfill, 
And  our  talents  improve. 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labor  of  love. 
p        2  Our  life  is  a  dream ; 

—  Our  time,  as  a  stream. 
Glides  swiftly  away. 

And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay : 
'mp  The  arrow  is  flown— 

The  moment  is  gone — 

—  The  millenial  year  . 
O        Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity 's  here  1         j 


THE  YEAR.  567 


^eTt 


—  3  Oh !  that  each,  in  the  day 
•mf  Of  his  coming,  may  say, — 

"  I  have  fought  my  way  through — 
I  have  finished  the  work  which  thou  gav'st  me  to 

—  Oh  !  that  each,  from  his  Lord,       [do  !" 
May  receive  the  glad  word, — 

"  Well  and  faithfully  done ! 
mf         Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne !" 


602 


HYMN  602,  L.  M. 

The  changing  Seasons. 

f       1  ri  RE  AT  God!  let  all  our  tuneful  powers 

vJ  Awake,  and  sing  thy  mighty  name  : 
—  Thy  hand  revolves  our  circling  hours, — 

Thy  hand,  from  which  our  being  came. 

mf     2  Seasons  and  moons,  still  rolling  round 
In  beauteous  order,  speak  thy  praise  : 
And  years,  with  smiling  mercy  crowned, 
To  thee  successive  honors  raise. 

3  To  thee  we  raise  the  annual  song, 

To  thee  the  grateful  tribute  give ; 
Our  God  doth  still  our  years  prolong, 
And,  midst  unnumbered  deaths,  we  live. 

4  Our  life,  our  health,  our  friends,  we  owe 

All  to  thy  vast,  unbounded  love  ; 
Ten  thousand  precious  gifts  below, 
And  hope  of  nobler  joys  above. 

/       5  Thus  will  we  sing,  till  nature  cease, 

Till  sense  and  language  are  no  more, 
And,  after  death,  thy  boundless  grace, 
Through  everlasting  years,  adore. 


603 


HYMN  603,  C.  M. 

J^ew   Year :   Providential  Ooodness, 


1  p  OD  of  our  lives !  thy  various  praise 
vT  Our  voices  shall  resound  : 

Thy  hand  directs  our  fleeting  days, 
And  brings  the  seasons  round. 

2  To  thee  shall  grateful  songs  arise. 

Our  Father  and  our  Friend  I 
Whose  constant  mercies,  from  the  skies, 
In  genial  streams  descend. 


568  HYMNS  DCIV,  DCV. 

3  In  every  scene  of  life,  thy  care, 

In  every  age,  we  see  ; 
And,  constant  as  thy  favors  are, 
So  let  our  praises  be. 

4  Still  may  thy  love,  in  every  scene, 

In  every  age,  appear ; 
And  let  the  same  companions  deign 
To  bless  the  opening  year. 

5  If  mercy  smile,  let  mercy  bring 

Om-  wandering  souls  to  God ; 
In  our  affliction,  we  shall  sing, 
It"  thou  wilt  bless  the  rod. 


^0' 


f*f\A  HYMN  604,  L.  M. 

0  U44l  JSTew   Year  :  God,  our  Helper. 

|UR  helper,  God !  we  bless  thy  name, 
Whose  love  for  ever  is  the  same  ; 
The  tokens  of  thy  gracious  care 
Open,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year. 

2  Amid  ten  thousand  snares  we  stand, 
Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand  ; 
And  see,  when  we  review  our  ways, 

<  Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

mf     3  Thus  far  thine  arm  has  led  us  on ; 

Thus  far  we  make  thy  mercy  known  ; 
>  And,  while  we  tread  this  desert  land, 

<  New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 

mf     4  Our  grateful  souls,  on  Jordan's  shore, 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more  ; 
:  I    /  Then  bear,  in  thy  bright  courts  above, 

Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 


605 


HYMN  605,  C.  M. 

JV*e»   Year  :   Prayer  for  a  Blessing. 

1  "VrOW,  gracious  Lord  !  thine  arm  reveal, 
li    And  make  thy  glory  known ; 

Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel. 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  From  all  the  guilt  of  former  sin. 

May  mercy  set  us  free  ; 
And  let  this  year,  Ave  now  begin. 
Begin  and  end  with  thee. 


THE  YEAK.  569 


1 


3  Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

That  saints  may  love  thee  more  ; 
And  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  loved  before. 

4  And,  when  before  thee  we  appear, 

In  our  eternal  home, 
7fif         May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
—  And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

/>  i-v  r»  HYMN  606,  L.  M. 

DUD  Ji  Song  for  the  opening  Year. 

m       1  pREATGod!  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
vJ  By  which  supported  still  we  stand ; 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows, — 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night — at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed. 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  "With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future— all  to  us  unknown — 

"We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
mp         And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

I  O  4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

I  —  Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 

1  Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 

\  mf  Adored,  through  all  our  changing  days. 

I    p        5  When  death  shall  close  our  earthly  songs, 
J  And  seal,  in  silence,  mortal  tongues, 

*  <  Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 

I    —  Shall  keep  our  souls,  and  guard  our  dust. 

♦  r*r\ri  HYMN  607,  7s. 

\      D  \y  /  The  opening   Year. 

]  m  1  "DLESS,  0  Lord  !  the  opening  year, 

I  J)  To  the  souls  assembled  here  ; 

j  <  Clothe  thy  word  with  power  divine, 

J  —  Make  us  willing  to  be  thine. 

2  When  thou  hast  tliy  work  begun. 
Give  new  strength  the  race  to  run ; 
Scatter  darkness,  doubts,  and  fears, 
0  Wipe  away  the  mourner's  tears. 


570  HYMNS  DOVIII,  DOIX. 

—  3  Bless  us  all  both  old  and  young, — 
mf         Call  forth  praise  from  every  tongue ; 

Let  our  whole  assembly  prove 
f  All  thy  power  and  all  thy  love. 

r*r\c^  HYMN  608,  7s  and  6s. 

OUO  A   Winter's  Day. 

mp     1  'PIME  is  winging  us  awaj'', 

J-  To  our  eternal  home  ; 

Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 
p>  A  journey  to  the  tomb  ; 

Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee, 
Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms ; 
mp         All  that 's  mortal  soon  will  be 
>  Enclosed  in  death's  cold  ai-ms. 

mp     2  Time  is  winging  us  away 
To  our  eternal  home ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 
A  journey  to  the  tomb : 
mf         But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty  soon  above ; 
Far  beyond  the  w^orld's  alloy — 
Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 

Of\(\  HYMN  609,  C.  M.,  Double. 

\J\JtJ  Spring  of  the   Year, 

dol     1  TyHILE  beauty  clothes  the  fertile  vale, 
' '    And  blossoms  on  the  spray, 
And  fragrance  breathes  in  every  gale, 
How  sweet  the  vernal  day  ! 
mf         Hark !  how  the  feathered  warblers  sing ! 

'T  is  nature's  cheerful  voice  ; 
<  Soft  music  hails  the  lovely  spring, 

mf  And  woods  and  fields  rejoice. 

dol     2  How  kind  the  influence  of  the  skies, 

While  showers,  with  blessing  fraught, 
Bid  verdure,  beauty,  fragrance,  rise. 
And  fix  the  roving  thought! 

—  Oh  !  let  my  wandering  heart  confess, 

With  gratitude  and  love. 
The  bounteous  hand  that  deigns  to  bless, 
Each  smiling  field  and  grove. 

3  That  hand,  in  this  hard  heart  of  mine. 
Can  bid  each  virtue  live ; 


THE  YEAR.  5*71 


While  gentle  showers  of  grace  divine 
Life,  beauty,  fragrance  give : 

O  God  of  nature,  God  of  grace ! 
Thy  heavenly  gifts  impart, 

And  bid  sweet  meditation  trace 
Spring  blooming  in  my  heart. 


610 


HYMN  610,  S.  M.  D. 

The  Spring. 

I    m       1  O  WEET  is  the  time  of  spring, 

♦  U  When  nature's  charms  appear ; 

I  The  birds  with  ceaseless  pleasure  sing, 

I  And  hail  the  opening  year  : 

I  But  sweeter  far,  the  spring 

♦  Of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 

i  When  children  bless  and  praise  their  King, 

I  Who  loves  the  youthful  race. 

\  2  Sweet  is  the  dawn  of  day, 

\  When  light  just  streaks  the  sky ; 

J  When  shades  and  darkness  pass  away, 

I  And  morning's  beams  are  nigh : 

i  But  sweeter  far,  the  dawn 

\  Of  piety  in  youth, 

♦  When  doubt  and  darkness  are  withdrawn, 
I  Before  the  light  of  truth. 

» 

I    dal     3  Sweet  is  the  early  dew, 

♦  Which  gilds  the  mountains'  tops, 

I  And  decks  each  plant  and  flower  we  view, 

♦  With  pearly  glittering  drops : 

♦  But  sweeter  far,  the  scene 
I  On  Zion's  holy  hill, 

I  When  there  the  dew  of  youth  is  seen 

i  Its  freshness  to  distill. 


611 


ii 


HYMN  611,  7s. 

Springy  natural  and  spiritual. 

1  DLEASING  spring  again  is  here ; 
A    Trees  and  fields  in  Ijloom  appear ; 
Hark  1  the  birds,  with  artless  lays, 
Warble  their  Creator's  praise. 

2  Lord !  afford  a  spring  to  me ; 
Let  me  feel  like  what  I  see  : 
Ah !  my  winter  has  been  long, — 
Chilled  my  hopes,  suppressed  my  song. 

^-^ 


572  HYMNS  DOXII,  DOXIII. 

>       3  How  the  soul  in  winter  mourns, 

<  Till  the  Lord,  the  Sun,  returns, 

—  Till  the  Spirit's  gentle  rain 
mf         Bids  the  heart  revive  again  I 

4  O  beloved  Saviour !  haste, 

—  Tell  me — all  the  storms  are  past : 
Speak,  and  by  thy  gracious  voice, 

<  Make  my  drooping  soul  rejoice. 


HYMN  612,  L.  M. 

The   Year  crowned  with  Goodness. 


612 

mf     1  JpTERNAL  Source  of  every  joy  ! 

-L^  Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While,  in  thy  temple,  we  appear, 
Whose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year. 

—  2  While, — as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, — 

Thy  hand  supports  the  steady  pole  ; 

<  The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 

—  And  darkness,  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

dol     3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command. 
Embalms  the  air  and  paints  the  land  ; 

<  The  summer  rays,  with  vigor,  shine 
mf         To  raise  the  corn,  and  cheer  the  vine. 

—  4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours, 

Tlirough  all  our  coasts,  redundant  stores ; 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 
l^o  more  a  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 
Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid. 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

r»  1  O  HYMN  613,  C.  M. 

v)  X  O  Summer  and  Harvest. 

mf     1  TO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 
A   My  soul  \  wake  all  thy  powers : 
He  calls — and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

—  2  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps ; 

My  tongue !  his  goodness  sing ; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time — 
The  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 


r 


THE  YEAPw  573    j 


o  Well-pleased  the  husbandmen  behold 
■;    11  The  waving  yellow  crop ; 

:|    mf         With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 

—  And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God !  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness  ; 

nif         Smile  on  my  soul,  and,  with  thy  beams, 

The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

^\   A  HYMN  614,  C.  M. 

\J  X.  ^  Seed,  Time  and  Harvest. 

m       1  T^OUNTAIN"  of  mercy,  God  of  love ! 
-T    How  rich  thy  bounties  are ; 
The  changing  seasons,  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 
2  When,  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth, 
The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  earl}''  rain. 
dx)l     3  The  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord !  was  thine ; 
The  plants  in  beauty  grew  ; 
Thou  gav'st  refulgent  suns  to  shine. 
And  soft  refreshing  dew. 

—  4  These  varied  mercies,  from  above, 

Matured  the  swelling  grain : 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway, 

Thy  hand  all  nature  hails  : 
Seed  time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day, 
Summer  nor  winter,  fails. 


615 


HYMN  615,  C.  M. 

Fruitful  Seasons  from   Ood. 


1  A  THOU  who  givest  all  their  food  !— 
Vy  Causing  thy  sun  to  shine  ^ 

Upon  the  evil  and  the  good,— 
Earth's  teeming  stores  are  thine. 

2  Thy  covenant  to  man  secures 

The  harvest  of  his  toil ; 
Thy  faithful  word,  while  earth  endures, 
With  plenty  clothes  the  soil. 

3  The  wintry  frost,  the  flowery  prime. 

Alike  thy  laws  obey: 


574  HYMNS  DCXVI,  DCXYII. 


-4 


Each  herb  and  blossom  knows  its  time,  i 

And  feels  the  quickening  ray»  ? 

Eevolving  seasons  still  proclaim  I 

Thine  all-sustaining  word  ;  I 

Seed  time  and  harvest  speak  thy  name, —  ' 

The  promise-keeping  Lord.  j 


616 


HYMN  616,  e.  M. 

Close  of  the  Year. 

1    A  WAKE  ye  saints  I  and  raise  your  eyes> 
-^  And  raise  your  voices  high : 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love, 
That  shows  salvation  nigh. 
mf     2  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies,, 
Each  moment  brings  it  near  ; 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day, 
Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  rounds  shall  run. 

Nor  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  revealed 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature  !  speed  your  course. 

Ye  mortal  powers !  decay  ; 

>  Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 
f  Ye  bring  eternal  day. 

61  iy  HYMN  617,  C.  M. 

A    I  Time  short — J\tan  frail. 

m       1  THEE  we  adore,  eternal  Name  I 

A   And  humbly  own  to  thee, 
jt>  How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 

>  What  dying  worms  ai-e  we ! 

mp     2  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 
The  breath  that  first  it  gave  : 
Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 

>  We  're  traveling  to  the  grave. 

m'p     3  Good  Grod !  on  what  a  slender  thread 
Hang  everlasting  things ! 
Th*  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead, 

>  Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 
<       4  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  woe. 

Attends  on  every  breath, — 
—  And  yet,  how  unconcerned  we  go, 

>  Upon  the  brink  of  death  1 


DEATH.  575 


m       5  Waken,  O  Lord  !  our  drowsy  sense, 
To  walk  this  dangerous  road  \ 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God, 


DEATH, 


0\CI  HYMN  618,  L.  M. 

O  X  O  Death  and  Burial  of  Saints. 

mp     1  TTNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ! 

^   Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room, 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust, 

2  Nor  pain^  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear, 
Invade  thy  bounds ; — no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
p>  While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

mp     3  So  Jesus  slept; — God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  tlie  grave,  and  blessed  the  bed! 
<  Rest  here,  blest  saint! — till,  from  his  throne, 

mf  The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

/"      4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn  ! 
Attend,  O  earth!  his  sovereign  word; 
Restore  thy  trust ; — a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 


619 


HYMN  619,  8s  and  7s. 

Mourners   Comforted. 

m       1   pE ASE,  ye  mourners !  cease  to  languish, 

Vj  O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love ; 
mp         Pain,  and  death,  and  night,  and  anguish, 
—  Enter  not  the  world  above. 

mp     2  While  our  silent  steps  are  straying, 
p  Lonely,  through  nighfs  deepening  shade, 

/  Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 

Round  th'  immortal  spirit's  head. 

mf     3  Light  and  peace  at  once  deriving. 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high, 
In  his  glorious  presence  living, 
<  They  shall  never — never  die. 


576  HYMNS  DCXX,  DCXXI. 

mf     4  Endless  pleasure,  pain  excluding, 

Sickness  there,  no  more  can  come ; 
There,  no  fear  of  woe,  intruding, 

Sheds  o'er  heaven  a  moment's  gloom. 

TTh       5  Now,  ye  mourners !  cease  to  languish, 
O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love  ; 
Far  removed  from  pain  and  anguish, 
<  They  are  chanting  hymns  above. 


620 


111 


HYMN  620,  C.  M. 

Dying  in  the  Lord. 

1  TTEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 

>  XI  For  all  the  pious  dead  ; — 

<  "  Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 
p  And  soft  their  sleeping-bed. 

p        2  "  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blessed, — 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are ! 
—  From  sufferings,  and  from  sins,  released, 

And  freed  from  every  snare. 

3  "  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 
They  're  present  with  the  Lord  ; 
The  labors  of  their  mortal  life 

<  End  in  a  laro;e  reward." 


621 


HYMN  621,  C.  M. 

Mourning  with  Hope. 


> 


WHY  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow, 
When  God  recalls  his  own  ; 

>  And  bids  them  leave  a  world  of  woe, 

<  For  an  immortal  crown  ? 

—  2  Is  not  e'en  death  a  gain  to  those, 

Whose  life  to  God  was  given  ? 
Gladly  to  earth  their  eyes  they  close, 

<  To  open  them  in  heaven. 

—  3  Their  toils  are  past— their  work  is  done, 

And  they  are  fully  blest ; 

<  They  fought  the  fight,  the  vict'ry  won, 

>  And  entered  into  rest. 

—  4  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease  to  flow, — 

God  has  recalled  his  own ; 
But  let  our  liearts,  in  every  woe, 

>  Still  say,—"  Thy  will  be  done  !" 


DEATH. 


noo  HYMN  622,  C.  M. 

0/W/W  Prayer  in  View  of  Death. 

aff     1  TO'HEN,  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life, 
» '    My  trembling  soul  shall  stand, 
Waiting  to  pass  death's  awful  flood. 
Great  God  !  at  thy  command  ; — 

2  When  every  long-loved  scene  of  life 

Stands  ready  to  depart ; 

<  When  the  last  sigh,  that  shakes  the  frame, 
7nf  Shall  rend  this  bursting  heart; — 

3  O  thou  great  Source  of  joy  supreme! 

—  Whose  arm  alone  can  save, — 
Dispel  the  darkness,  tiiat  surrounds 

>  The  entrance  to  the  grave. 

>  4  Lay  thy  supporting,  gentle  hand 
])  Beneath  my  sinking  head  ; 

—  And,  with  a  ray  of  love  divine. 

Illume  my  dying  bed. 

mi)     5  Leaning  on  thy  dear  faithful  breast, 

>  May  I  resign  my  breath, 

<  And,  in  thy  fond  embraces,  lose 

—  "  The  bitterness  of  death," 


623 


HYMN  623,  S.  M. 

Reflections  on  past  Generations. 


m       1  TTOW  swift  the  torrent  rolls, 

■tL  That  bears  us  to  the  sea! 

The  tide  which  hurries  thoughtless  souls 
p  To  vast  eternity  ! 

—  2  Our  fathers! — where  are  they. 

With  all  they  called  their  own? — 
Their  joys  and  griets — and  hopes  and  cares, 
And  wealth  and  honor — gone ! 

3  But  joy  or  grief  succeeds 

Beyond  our  mortal  thought, 

>  While  still  the  remnant  of  their  dust 
p  Lies  in  the  grave  forgot. 

mp     4  There,  where  the  fathers  lie, 
Must  all  the  children  dwell; 

—  Nor  other  heritage  possess, 

>  But  such  a  gloomy  cell. 


..4 


49 


—  5  God  of  our  fotliers  !  hear, — 

Tliou  everlasting  Friend! — 
>  While  we,  as  on  life's  utmost  verge, 

—  Our  souls  to  thee  commend. 

6  Of  all  the  pious  dead 

May  we  the  footsteps  trace, 
<  Till  with  them,  in  the  land  of  light, 

mf  We  dwell  before  thy  face. 


624 

1  TTOW  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies, — 
-tl  When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest! 


HYMN  624,  L.  M. 

Death  of  the  Righteous. 

m       "  ^^^^^ 

p  J-A   wnen  sinks  a  weary 

How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes ! 
j9>  How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast  I 

mp      2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away ; 

So  sinks  a  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
Bo  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
p  So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

mp     3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, — 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys  ; 

—  Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound. 

Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears  ! 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell : 

<  How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears  ! 
p>  Fare Av ell,  inconstant  Avorld !  farewell! 

>       5  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

<  Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies ; 

mf         While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, — 
"How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies !" 

f\QR  HYMN  625,  8s  and  Ts. 

U/^C/  The  dying  Saint  comforted. 

mf     1  TTAPPY  soul!  thy  days  are  ending,— 
J-A  All  thy  mourning  days  below: 
Go,  the  angel  guards  attending — 

To  the  sight  of  Jesus  go ! 
Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 

Lo  I  the  Saviour  stands  above ; 
Shows  the  fullness  of  his  mei-it — 

Reaches  out  the  crown  of  love. 


DEATH.  579 


j  2  For  the  joy  he  sets  before  thee, 

J  —  Bear  a  momentary  pain  ; 

i  <  Die — to  live  a  life  of  glory  ; 

I  <  Suffer — witli  thy  Lord  to  reign  : 

i  —  Struggle,  through  thy  latest  passion, 

i  mp  To  thy  dear  Kedeemer's  breast, — 

\  <  To  his  uttermost  salvation, — 

j  mf  To  his  everlasting  rest. 


HYMN  626,  7s  and  4. 

Support  in  Death, 


626 

off     1  TTTHEN  the  vale  of  death  appears, — 
» '     Faint  and  cold  this  mortal  clay,— 
Kind  Forerunner!  soothe  mj^  fears. 

Light  me  through  the  darksome  way ; 
Break  the  shadows, — 
Usher  in  eternal  day. 

2  Upward  from  this  dying  state, 

Bid  my  waiting  soul  aspire  ; 
<  Open  tliou  the  crystal  gate  ; 

mf  To  thy  praise  attune  my  lyre : 

/  Then,  triumphant, — 

I  will  join  th'  immortal  choir. 

3  When  the  mighty  trumpet,  blown, 

Shall  the  judgment  dawn  proclaim^ 
From  the  central,  burning  throne, 

Mid  creation's  final  flame. 
With  the  ransomed, — 
>  Thou  wilt  own  my  worthless  name. 

nQfj  HYMN  627,  CM. 

O/w  /  Mourning-  with  Hope. 

aff     1  THAT  once-loved  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 
JL   Each  mournful  thought  employs  ; 
And  nature  weeps,  her  comforts  fled, 
And  withered  all  her  joys. 

i  —  2  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time, — 

\  >  When  what  we  now  deplore 

J  <  Shall  rise,  in  full  immortal  prime, 

♦  mf  And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

I    —      3  Then  cease,  fond  nature  !  cease  thy  tears, 
I  Religion  points  on  high; 


580  HYMNS  DCXXVITI— DCXXX. 

mf         There  everlasting  spring  appears, 
And  joys  that  cannot  die. 


HYMN  628,  L.  M. 

Death  of  an  Infant. 


628 

mp     1  CO  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower, — 
^  Frail  smiling  solace  of  an  hour  I 
So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly, 

>  And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

aff     2  Is  there  no  kind, — no  lenient  art, 
To  heal  the  anguish  of  the  lieart  ? 
Spirit  of  grace  !  be  ever  nigh, 
Thy  comforts  are  not  made  to  die. 

p  8  Bid  gentle  patience  smile  on  pain, 

<  Till  dying  hope  shall  live  again  ; 

>  Hope  wipes  the  tear  from  sorrow's  eye, 
mf  And  faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 

r»Qq  HYMN  629,  CM. 

yJ^tJ  The  Grave  peaceful. 

mp     1  TJOW  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave, 
-l-l-  Where, — life's  vain  tumults  past, — 
Th'  appointed  house,  by  heaven's  decree, 
Receives  us  all  at  last  I 

—  2  The  wicked  there  from  troubling  cease, 

Their  passions  rage  no  more  ; 

>  And  there,  the  weary  pilgrim  rests 
p  From  all  the  toils  he  bore. 

—  3  All,  leveled  by  the  band  of  death, 
p  Lie  sleeping  in  the  tomb, 

<  Till  God,  in  judgment,  call  them  forth, 

>  To  meet  their  final  doom. 


630 


HYMN  630,  C.  M. 

Prospect  of  Death. 


mp 


1  "IirY  soul !  come,  meditate  the  day, 
-^'J-  And  think,  how  near  it  stands. 
When  thou  mnst  quit  this  house  of  elay. 

And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

2  And  you,  my  eyes  \  look  down  and  view 
p  The  hollow  gaping  tomb  ; 

This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you, 
AVhene'er  the  summons  come. 


DEATH.  581 


aff     3  Oh  !  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 
And  place  us  in  their  stead; 

<  Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 

—  And  converse  with  the  dead. 

<  t  Then  should  we  see  the  saintc  above, 
mf  In  their  own  glorious  forms, 

And  wonder,  wh}-  our  souls  should  love 
>  To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

—  5  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay, 

Before  the  summons  come, 

<  And  pray,  and  wish  our  souls  away, 
mf  To  their  eternal  home. 


631 


HYMN  631,  83  and  7s. 

The  Spirit  of  a  dying  Christian. 


1  PARTING  soul !  the  flood  awaits  thee, 
Jl    And  the  billows  round  thee  roar : 


< 

mf 

f  Yet  rejoice, — the  holy  city 

Stands  on  yon  celestial  shore. 

2  There,  are  crowns  and  thrones  of  glory, 

There,  the  living  watere  glide ; 

There,  the  just  in  shining  raiment, 

Standing  by  Immanuel's  side. 

mf     3  Linger  not, — the  stream  is  narrow, 
Though  its  cold  dark  waters  rise ; 
He,  who  passed  the  flood  before  thee, 
Guides  thy  path  to  yonder  skies. 

OOf)  HYMN  632,  L.  M. 

\J  O  /W  Death  disarmed. 

m       1   "IITHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die? 

' »     What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are! 

<  Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 

—  And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

mp     2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife. 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ; 

—  Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 

Fond  of  oar  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  Oh !  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

<  My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
f           Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 

Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 


582         HYMNS  DOXXXIIf,  DCXXXIV. 

p  4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

>  Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are^ 

p  "WIiiLe  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head^ 

p>  And  breathe  my  lile  out  sweetly  there. 


633 


HYMN  633,  C.  M. 

Comfort  in  the  Death  of  Friends, 

m       1  "IITHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 
**    Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
'T  is  bnt  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends,     *" 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 
As  fast  as  time  cun  move? 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

8  "Why  should  we  tremble,  to  convey 
Their  bodies  to  the  ton>b? 
dol         There,  the  dear  tlesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

—  4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blessed, 
p  And  softened  every  bed  : 

—  Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 

But  with  their  dying  Head? 

<  5  Thence  he  arose,  ascended  high, 

—  And  showed  our  feet  t!ie  way; 

<  Up  to  the  Loi-d  his  «-tints  shall  tly, 
mf  At  the  great  rising  day. 

y^'      6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound. 
And  bid  wir  kindred  rise; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground ! 
Ye  saints  1  ascend  the  skies. 


634 


HYMN  634,  C.  M. 

Sileut  Submission. 


1  pEACE  !  't  is  tlie  Lord  Jehovah's  hand, 
-f    That  blasts  our  joys  in  death,— 
Changes  the  visage  once  so  dear, 

And  gathers  back  our  breath. 

2  'T  is  he,  the  Potentate  supreme 

Of  all  the  worlds  above, 
"Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule, 
Nor  from  their  purpose  move. 


DEATH.  583 


3  'T  is  he,  whose  justice  might  demand 
Our  souls  a  sacrifice ; 

Yet  scatters,  with  unwearied  hand, 
A  thousand  rich  supplies. 

4  Our  covenant  God  and  Father  he, 
>  In  Christ,  our  bleeding  Lord  ; 

—  "Whose  grace  can  lieal  the  bursting  heart, 
With  one  reviving  word. 

'p        5  Silent,  we  own  Jehovah's  name, — 
We  kiss  thy  chastening  hand; 

—  And  yield  our  comforts  and  our  life, 
To  thy  supreme  command. 


635 


HYMN  635,  C.  M. 

Triumph  over  Death. 

mp     1  p  RE  AT  God!  I  own  the  sentence  just, 

vJ  And  nature  must  decay  ; 

p  I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust. 

To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 

—  2  Yet  faith  iray  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
And  trainple  on  the  tombs; 

mf         My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  comes. 

/       3  The  mighty  Conqueror  shall  appear, 
High  on  a  royal  seat; 
And  death,  tlie  last  cf  all  hb  foes, 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

mf     4  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face. 
With  strong,  immortal  eyes; 
*t  And  feast  upon  thine  unknown  grace, 

I  "With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

i 

♦     r»  q  f»  HYMN  636,  123  and  lis. 

I      0  O  0  A  Funeral  Hymn. 

i    m       1  THOU  art  gone  to  the  grave — but  we  will  not 

I  -L       deplore  thee,  J 

mp  Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the  i 

tomb ;  I 

—  The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portals  before  *, 
thee,  \ 

And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through    | 
the  gloom.  | 


584  HYMN  DOXXXVII. 


2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave — we  no  longer  be- 
hold thee, 
Nor  tread  tlie  rough  paths  of  the  world  by 
thy  side ; 

<  But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  en- 

fold thee, 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Sinless  hath 
died. 

mp     3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave — and,  its  mansion 
forsaking, 
Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  lingered 
long; 

<  But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright  on 

thy  waking, 
mf  And  the  sound  thou  didst  hear  was  the  se- 

raphim's song. 

—  4:  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave— but  we  will  not 

deplore  thee,  : 

mf  Since  God  was  thy  ransom,  thy  guardian,  thy 

guide ; 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  restore 
thee ; 
And  death  hath  no  sting,  since  the  Saviour 
hath  died. 

r»Ql7  HYMN  637,  CM. 

O  <D  I  Victor]!  over  Death. 

iH  !  for  an  overcoming  faith. 
To  cheer  my  dying  hours  ; 
mf         To  triumph  o'er  tiie  monster,  death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers ! 

2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 
My  quivering  hps  should  sing, — 
"  Where  is  thy  boasted  vict'ry,  grave  ? 
>  O  death!  where  is  thy  sting?" 

—  3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I'm  secure; 

Death  has  no  sting  beside  : 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power, 
But  Christ,  my  Ransom,  died. 

<  4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 
mf  Immortal  thanks  be  paid;  — 
f           "Who  makes  us  conquerors,  while  we  die. 

Through  Christ,  our  living  Head. 


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DEATH.  585 


638 


r 


HYMN  638,  C.  M. 

Tke  Death  of  Children. 

'E  mourning  saints !  wliose  streaming  tears 
Flow  o'er  your  children  dead, — 
Say  not  in  transports  of  despair, 
p>  That  all  your  hopes  are  fled. 

j    p        2  While,  cleaving  to  that  darling  dust, 
In  fond  distress  ye  lie, 
mf         Rise,  and  with  joy,  and  reverence,  view 
A  heavenly  parent  nigh. 

>  3  Though,  your  young  branches  torn  away, — 

p  Like  withered  trunks  ye  stand  ; 

<  With  fairer  verdure  sliall  ye  blootn, 

—  Touched  by  th'  Almighty's  hand. 

4  "  I  '11  give  the  mourner,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  Li  my  own  house  a  place  ; 
No  names  of  daughters  and  of  sons 
Could  yield  so  high  a  grace. 

5  "Transient  and  vain  is  every  hope 

A  I'ising  race  can  give ; 
mf         In  endless  honor  and  delight. 
My  children  all  shall  live." 

6  We  welcome,  Lord !  those  i-ising  tears, 

Through  which  tliy  face  we  see;         [hearts, 
<>         And  bless  those  wounds  which,  through  our 

—  Prepare  a  way  for  thee. 


639 


HYMN  639,  L.  M. 

The  Christiaii's  parting  Hour, 


dol 


1  TTOW  sweet  the  hour  of  closing  day, 
-tl  When  all  is  peaceful  and  serene ; 
And  the  broad  sun's  retiring  ray 
Sheds  a  mild  lustre  o'er  the  scene! 

—  2  Such  is  the  Christian's  parting  hour, — 
p>  So  peacefully  he  sinks  to  rest; 

<  When  faith,  endued  from  heaven  with  power, 

>  Strengthens  and  cheers  his  languid  breast. 

—  3  Mark  but  that  radiance  of  his  eye, 

>  That  smile  upon  his  wasted  cheek  ! 

<  They  tell  us  of  liis  glory  nigh, 
in^  In  language  which  no  tongue  can  speak. 


586  HYMNS  DCXL,  DCXLI. 

4  A  beam  frotn  heaven  is  sent  to  clieer 
>  The  pilgrim  on  his  gloomy  road  ; 

<  And  angels  are  attending  near, 

mf  To  bear  him  to  their  bright  abode. 

—      5  Who  would  not  wish  to  die,  like  those 

Whom  God's  own  Spirit  deigns  to  bless ; 
j5>         To  sink  into  that  soft  repose, 
mf  Then  wake  to  perfect  happiness  ? 


HYMN  640,  C.  M. 

The  Christiaii's  Farewell. 


640 

>  1  VE  golden  lamps  of  heaven !  farewell, 
p  J-    With  all  your  feeble  light ; 

—  Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon ! 
mp  Pale  empress  of  the  niglit. 

<  2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day ! 
mf  In  brighter  flames  arrayed, — 

My  soul,  that  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
No  more  demands  thy  aid. 

—  3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode, 

<  The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  courts, 
mf  Where  I  shall  see  my  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display ; 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix, 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

5  No  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  into  mine  eyes ; 

Nor  the  meridian  sun  decline 

Amid  those  brighter  skies. 

f       6  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 
Shall  in  one  song  unite  ; 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  view, 
With  infinite  delight. 

/^  I  1  HYMN  641,  CM. 

044*  X  The  Moment  after  Death. 

m       1  TN  vain  the  fancy  strives  to  paint 

>  J-  The  moment  after  death, — 

<  The  glories  that  surround  a  saint. 

>  When  yielding  up  his  breath. 


DEATH.  587 


J9        2  One  gentle  sigh  the  fetters  breaks  ; 

We  scarce  can  say, — "  He 's  gone  !" — 

<  Before  the  willing  spirit  takes 
/  Its  mansion  near  tlie  throne. 

>  3  Faith  strives — bnt  all  its  efforts  foil, — 

—  To  trace  the  spirit's  tliglit ; 

No  eye  can  pierce  within  the  veil, 
Wiiich  hides  the  world  of  light. 
4  Thus  much — and  't  is  enough  to  know — 
mf  Saints  are  completely  blest; 

Have  done  with  sin,  and  care,  and  woe, 

—  And  with  their  Saviour  rest. 

mf     5  On  harps  of  gold,  they  praise  his  name, 
And  see  him  face  to  face  : 
Oil !  let  us  catch  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  live  in  his  embrace. 

/>jQ  HYMN  642,  CM. 

OtD/^  The  earthly  and  heavenly  House. 

m       1  THERE  is  a  house  not  made  witli  hands, 
-L   Eternal,  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  my  spirit,  waiting,  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly.  ~ 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

>  Must  be  dissolved  and  fall ; 

<  Then,  O  my  soul!  with  joy  obey 
mf  Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'T  is  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

Who  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place. 
Hath  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  taith  of  joys  to  come; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word  ; 

—  But,  while  the  body  is  our  home, 

AVe  're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

5  'T  is  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see  ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present.  Lord !  witli  thee. 


643 


HYMN  643.  C.  M. 

A  Voice  from  the  Tomb. 


1   IT  ARK!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound ! 

Al  My  ears !  attend  the  cry —  J 

4 


588  HYMNS  DCXLIV,  DCXLV. 

"Ye  living  men!  come  vieAV  the  ground, 
Where  you  nmst  shortly  lie. 

2  "  Princes!  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ; 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head, 
p  Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

aff     3  Great  God!  is  this  our  certain  doom? 
And  are  we  still  secure? — 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb. 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 

—      4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
>  Then,  when  we  drop  tliis  dying  flesh, 

<  AVe  '11  rise  above  the  sky. 


644 


HYMN  644,  S.  M. 
Death  and  the  Resjirrection. 

p        1     A  ND  must  this  body  die? — 
ii  This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  tliese  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

—      2  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

And,  often  from  the  skies, 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

mf     3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace, 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine; 
And  every  shape,  and  every  face, 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesns'  dying  love; 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

mp     5  Dear  Lord !  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs  ; 
<  Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise, 

/  With  our  iinuiortal  tongues. 

r*Ap,  HYMN  645,  S.  L.  M. 

U4tO  The  Death  Bed  of  the  Righteous. 

p        1  TriTS  place  is  holy  ground  ; 

J-   AVorld  !  with  thy  cares,  away  ! 


I  DEATH.  589 

*  — —  -       — — 

I  Silence  and  darkness  reign  around  : 

J  mf             But  lo  !  tlie  break  of  day  ! 

{  <           What  briglit  and  sudden  dawn  appears. 

J  >           To  shine  upon  this  scene  of  tears  ! 

I  p  2  Behold  the  bed  of  death,— 

I  1)  This  pale  and  lovely  clay  ! 

J  jyp  Heard  ye  the  sobs  of  parting  breath  ? 

{  ]\Iarlved  ye  the  eyes'  last  ray  ? — 

;  p  No  I — life  so  sweetly  ceased  to  be, 

I  <  'It  lapsed  in  immortality. 

*  mp     3  Could  tears  revive  the  dead, 
}  Rivers  should  swell  our  eyes ; 
I                  Conld  siglis  recall  the  spirit  fled, 
\  We  would  not  quench  our  sighs, 

♦  —  Till  love  relumed  this  altered  mien, 
I                 And  all  tli'  embodied  soul  were  seen. 

I  p  4  Bury  the  dead, — and  weep, 

{  In  stillness,  o'er  the  loss  ; 

#  >  Bury  the  dead, — in  Christ  they  sleep, 
I  p)  AVho  bore  on  earth  his  cross; 
I  <  And,  from  the  grave,  their  dust  shall  rise, 
I  /  In  his  own  image,  to  the  skies. 

j     nAf*  HYMN  646,  C.  M. 

j      0  41?  0  Funeral. 

}  mp     1  T)EN"EATH  our  feet,  and  o'er  our  head, 
'  J^  Is  equal  warning  given  ; 

}  Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, — 

I  <  Above  us,  is  the  heaven. 

I    —       2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze, 
And  lurks  in  every  flower  ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril — every  hour. 

3  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  rosy  light 
>  Of  youth's  soft  cheek,  decay, 

I    mp         And  fate  descend,  in  sudden  night,  | 

j    —  On  manhood's  middle  day.  j 

j  4  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  steps  of  age  | 

♦  >  Halt  ft  ebly  to  the  tomb ;  | 
I  And  yet  shall  earth  our  hearts  engage,  ! 
\                    And  dreams  of  days  to  come  ?  » 

50 


590  HYMNS  DOXLVII,  DCXLVIII. 

mp     5  Tarn,  mortal!  turn;  thy  danger  know; 
Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 
The  earth  rhigs  lioUow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead. 

—  6  Turn,  Christian  !  turn;  thy  soul  apply 
To  truths  divinely  given; 

>  The  forms,  which  underneath  thee  lie, 

—  Shall  live,  for  hell,  or  heaven. 


647 


HYMN  647,  C.  M. 

Death  and  Eternity. 

STOOP  down,  my  tlioughts  !  that  used  to  rise, 
Converse  a  while  witJi  death  ; 

>  Think — liow  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
23  And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quiv^ering  lip  hangs  feebly  down, 
His  pulse  is  faint  and  few; 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan. 
He  bids  the  world  adieu! 

mp      3  But  Oh  !  the  soul  that  never  dies ! 
At  once  it  leaves  the  clay  ; 
Ye  thoughts  !  pursue  it  where  it  flies. 
And  track  its  wondrous  way  : — 

<       4  Up  to  the  courts  Avhere  angels  dwell, 
irrf  It  mounts,  triumphant  there: — 

Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell, 

>  In  infinite  despair. 

2?        5  And  must  this  bod}^  faint  and  die? 
m2y  And  must  this  soul  remove? 

—  Oh  !  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 

To  bear  it  safe  above  I 

6  Jesus  !  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand. 
My  naked  soul  I  trust ; 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command, 

>  To  drop  into  my  dust. 


648 


HYMN  648,  L.  M. 

Prayer  of  the  dying'  Christian. 

mp      1  pENTLY,  my  Saviour!  let  me  down, 

>  y^  To  slumber  in  the  arms  of  death ; 
—          I  rest  my  soul  on  thee  alone, 

>  E'en  till  my  last  expiring  breath. 


r 


DEATH.  591 


—       2  Soon  will  the  storm  of  life  be  o'er, 


i  And  I  shall  enter  endless  rest: 

*  <  There  I  shall  live  to  sin  no  more, 

J  m/  And  bless  thy  name  for  ever  blest. 

I  mp  8  Bid  me  possess  sweet  peace  within  ; 

]  —  I^et  childlike  patience  keep  my  heart ; 

J  <  Then  shall  1  feel  my  heaven  begin, 

J  >  Before  my  spirit  hence  depart. 

I  —  4  Hasten  thy  chariot,  God  of  love! 

;  >  And  fetch  me  from  this  world  of  woe; 

i  <  I  long  to  reach  those  joys  above, 

i  onp  And  bid  farewell  to  aJl  below. 

I  <  5  There  shall  my  raptured  spirit  raise 

*  mf  Still  louder  notes  than  angels  sing,— 

*  f  High  glories  to  Lnmanaers  grace, — 

{  My  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  King! 


HYMN  649,  L.  M. 

J      \J'~itU  Mourning  with  Hubmission. 


■'.  649 


*  m  1  THE  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge 

J   X>>  -*•   The  flowing  *"ear,  the  heaving  sigh, 

I    mp  When  righteous  persons  tall  around, — 

J    >  When  tender  friends  and  kindred  die. 

I    mp  2  Yet  not  one  anxious,  murm'ring  thought 

J  Should  with  our  mourning  passions  blend; 

*  Nor  would  our  bleeding  hearts  forget 
i    —  Th'  almighty,  ever-living  Friend. 

I  3  Beneath  a  numerous  train  of  ills, 

i    >  Our  feeble  flesh  and  heart  may  fail; 

-     <  Yet  shall  our  ho[)e  in  thee,  our  God, 

—  O'er  every  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

4  Our  Father  God !  to  tliee  we  look, 

mf  Our  Rock,  our  Portion  and  our  Friend; 

And  on  thy  covenant  love  and  truth, 

<  Our  sinking  souls  shall  still  depend. 


HYMN  650,  C.  M. 

The  Death  of  a   Youth. 


650 

p        1  T1[7'HEK  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away, 
' '    By  death's  resistless  hand, 


\  Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 

*  That  pity  must  demand. 


592  HYMN  DOLL 


mp     2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

Oh!  may  this  truth,  impressed 
>  With  awful  power,—"  I  too  must  die  !" 

p  Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

mp  3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more  ; 

p  Behold  the  gaping  tomb! 

—  It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour, — 
mp  To-morrow  death  may  come. 

mf     4  Oh  !  let  us  % — to  Jesus  fly. 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save ; 
<  Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 

/  And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

—  5  Great  God!  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 

With  cleansing,  healing  power: 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart, 
5    mp  For  death's  suri)rising  hour. 


651 

mp 


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4- 


HYMN  651,  C.  M. 

Death  and  the  Resurrection. 

1  THROUGH  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path, 

>  i-    Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 

—  We,  soldiers  of  an  injured  King, 

>  Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

—  2  There,  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 

>  And  all  our  powers  decay, 
p            Our  cold  remains,  in  solitude, 

Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 

—  3  Our  labors  done,  securely  laid 

>  In  this  our  last  retreat, 

p  Unheeded,  o'er  pur  silent  dust. 

The  storms  of  life  shall  beat. 

—  4  Yet  not  thus  lifeless,  thus  inane. 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie  ; 

<  For,  o'er  life's  wreck,  tliat  spark  shall  rise 
njf  To  seek  its  kindred  sky. 

—  o  These  ashes  too, — this  little  dust, — 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep, 

<  Till  the  last  angel  rise,  and  break 

>  The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 

dol     6  Then  love's  soft  dew,  o'er  every  eye. 
Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays. 


DEATH.  593 


<  And  the  long-silent  dust  shall  bm*st, 

/  With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 


HYMN  652,  C.  M. 

Death  dreadful,  or  delightful. 


652 

aff     1  rjEATH  !— 't  is  a  melancholy  day, 
JL'   To  tliose  who  have  no  God, — 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forced  away, 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain,  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes ; — 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain. 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skioe, 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 

3  Awake,  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  woe  I 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear; 
Why  will  ye  sink  to  flames  below, 
And  dwell  for  ever  there  ? 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face ! 
And  tliou,  my  soul !  look  downward  too, 
mf  And  sing  recovering  grace. 


653 


HYMN  653,  C.  M. 

Death  and  Judgment  appointed  to  ail. 

m       1  TTEAVEN'  has  confirmed  the  dread  decree, 

>  Al  That  Adam's  race  must  die ; 

—  One  general  ruin  sweeps  them  down, 

>  And  low  in  dust  they  lie. 

mp     2  Ye  living  men !  the  tomb  survey, 
Where  you  must  shortly  dwell ; 
<  Hark !  how  the  awful  summons  sounds, 

>  In  every  funeral  knell ! 

mp     3  Once  you  must  die — and  once  for  all, — 
The  solemn  purport  weigh  ; 
For  know,  that  heaven  and  hell  are  bung 
On  that  important  day. 

>  4  Those  eyes,  so  long  in  darkness  veiled, 

—  Must  wake  the  Judge  to  see ; 
And  every  word,  and  every  thought. 

Must  pass  his  scrutiny. 


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60* 


594  HYMNS  DCLIV,  DCLV. 

5  Oh  !  may  I,  in  the  Judge,  behold 
My  Saviour  and  my  Friend; 
<  And,  far  above  the  reacli  of  death, 

mf  With  all  thy  saints  ascend. 


JUDOMENT. 


r»  pzA  HYMN  654,  7s. 

U  t/TP  Christ  coming  to  save  his  People. 

f"       1  IT  ARK — that  shout  of  rapturous  joy, 
J-l-  Bursting  forth  from  yonder  cloud  I 
Jesus  comes — and,  through  the  sky, 
Angels  tell  their  joy  aloud. 

2  Hark  ! — the  trumpet's  awful  voice 

Sounds  abroad  through  sea  and  land: 
Let  his  people  now  rejoice, 
Their  redemption  is  at  hand. 

3  See ! — the  Lord  appears  in  view  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  before  him  fly ; 
Rise,  ye  saints  !  he  comes  for  you, — 
Rise,  to  meet  him  in  the  sky. 

4  Go  and  dweil  with  him  above, 

Where  no  foe  can  e'er  molest ; 
Ilajjpy  in  the  oaviuur's  lOve, 
Ever  blessing,  ever  blest. 


655 


HYMN  655,  C.  M. 

God,  the  awful  Judge. 

f"      1  CING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts ! 
0  And  thou,  O  eartli !  adore  ; 
Let  death  and  hell,  through  all  their  coasts, 
Stand  trembling  at  his  power. 

2  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky, 
He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne ; 
There  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie. 
Till  vengeance  darts  them  down. 

mp     3  Think,  O  my  soul !  the  dreadful  day, 
—  When  this  incensed  God 

/  Shall  rend  the  sky  and  burn  the  sea. 

And  send  his  wrath  abroad. 


JUDGMENT.  595 


mp     4  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner,  do? 

He  once  defied  the  Lord  ; 
<  But  he  shall  dread  the  Thunderer  now, 

mp  And  sink  beneatli  his  word. 

/        5  Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll, 
To  blast  the  rebel  worm, 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  soul, 
In  one  eternal  storm. 


HYMN  656,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

Christ  coming  to  Judgment. 


Q5Q 

mf     1  TO!  he  comes,  in  clouds  descending, 
-Li  Once  for  fav^ored  siimers  slain  ; 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 
/  Hallelujah  ;— 

Jesus  shall  for  ever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 
Robed  in  dreadful  majesty ; 
Those  who  set  at  nought,  and  sold  him, 
p  Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree. 

Deeply  wailing, — 
<  Shall  the  great  Messiah  see, 

mf     3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven,  and  earth  shall  flee  away ; 

—  All  who  hate  him,  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day ; 
mp         Come  to  judgment ! — 

Come  to  judgment, — come  away. 

—  4  Now  the  Saviour,  long-expected, 

See,  in  solemn  pomp,  appear ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air : 
/  Hallelujah  !— 

See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

HYMN  657,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

Tlte  Judgment  welcomed. 

LO !  he  Cometh, — countless  trumpets 
Wake  to  life  the  slumbering  dead  : 
Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels, 
See  their  great  exalted  Head : 
ff"         Hallelujah  !— 

Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God ! 


657 

/"  1 


596  HYMNS  DCLVIII,  DCLTX. 

/       2  Full  of  joyful  expectation, 

Saints  behold  the  Judge  api)ear: 
Truth  and  justice  go  before  liiui  — 
Now  the  jovful  sentence  hear; 

/''         Hallelujah!  — 

/  Welcome,  Avelcome,  Judge  divine ! 

3  "  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father ! 
Enter  into  life  and  joy  ; 

Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows; 
Endless  praise  be  your  employ  :" 
/"         Hallelujah  !— 

Welcome,  welcome  to  the  skies. 

£>  /r  Q  HYMN  658,  C.  M. 

0  «J  O  Everlasting  Absence  of  Oud  intolerable. 

mp     1  THA.T  awful  day  Avill  surely  come, 

J-   Th'  appointed  hour  makes  iuiste, — 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

—      2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys ! 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart ! 
mp         How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
p>  Pronounce  the  sound — Depart! 

aff     3  Oh !  Avretched  state  of  deep  despair — 
To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station,  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love ! 

4  Jesus  !  I  throw  my  artns  around. 

And  hang  ui)on  thy  breast; 
Without  one  gracious  smile  from  thee, 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

5  Oh!  tell  me  that  my  w^orthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  liands ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 


659 


HYMN  659,  C.  M. 

The  Judgment  anticipated. 

mp     1  TXTHEN,  rising  ivom  tlie  bed  of  death, 
**    O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  liice, — 
Oh!  how  shall  I  appear? 


JUDGMENT.  597 


—  2  If  now,  wliile  pardon  ma}'  be  found, 

And  niercy  may  be  sought, 
>  My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 

p  And  trembles  at  the  thought ; — 

—  3  When  tliou,  O  Lord  !  shalt  stand  disclosed, 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, — 
'p  Oh  !  how  shall  I  appear  ? 

m'p     4  Tlien  see  my  sorrows,  gracious  Lord ! 
Let  mercy  set  me  free  ; 

—  While,  in  the  confidence  of  prayer, 

My  heart  takes  hold  of  thee. 

5  For  never  shall  my  soul  despair 
Thy  mercy  to  procure ; 
Since  thy  beloved  Son  has  died, 
To  make  that  mercy  sure. 


660 


HYMN  660,  8s,  7s  and  4. 

The  Judgment   Trumpet. 

f"      1  TTARK  ! — the  judgment  trumpet  sounding 
-tl  Rends  the  skies,  and  shakes  the  poles  ; 
Lo !  the  day,  witli  wratli  abounding, 

>  Breaks  upon  astonished  souls  : 
mp         Every  creature 

Now  the  awful  Judge  beholds. 

f        2  Jesus,  Captain  of  salvation, 

Leads  his  armies  down  the  skies ; 

Every  kindred,  tribe  and  nation. 
From  tlie  sleep  of  death,  arise  : 

Heaven's  loud  summons 

Fills  the  world  with  dread  surprise. 

3  Zion's  King,  his  throne  ascending, 
Calls  his  saints  before  his  face  ; 

Crowns,  with  glory  never-ending. 
All  the  childi-en  of  his  grace  : 

Heaven  shall  echo  ; — 

Songs  of  triumph  fill  the  place. 

mp     4  Look  beneath,  where  hell  is  burning  I 

>  There  the  sons  of  darkness  lie ; 
p            Hope  to  black  despair  is  turning ; 

There  the  worm  shall  never  die  : 
Careless  sinner  !  — 
<  Oh !  to  Jesus  quickly  fly. 


598  HYMNS  DOLXI,  DCLXII. 


HYMN  661,  L.  M. 

Tkc  Jadtrmcnt  Scene. 


661 

/        1  THE  Lord  sliall  come, — the  earth  shall  quake, 
-i-   Tiie  nioiiiitains  to  tlieir  centre  shake  ; 

—  And,  Avitiiering-  from  the  vault  of  night, 

>  Tlie  stars  shall  pale  then-  feeble  light. 

—  2  The  Lord  shall  come, — but  not  the  same 
mp         As  once,  in  lowliness,  he  came, — 

p  A  silent  lamb  before  his  foes, — • 

p>         A  weary  man,  and  full  of  woes. 

>  3  The  Lord  shall  come, — a  dreadful  form, 

>  With  rainbow  wreath,  and  robes  of  storm, 
f  On  cherub  wings  and  wings  of  wind, — 

Appointed  Judge  of  all  mankind. 

—  A:  Can  this  be  he,  who  wont  to  stray 

A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, — 
Oppressed  by  power,  and  mocked  by  pride, 

>  The  Nazarene — the  Crucified? 

mp  5  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call,— 

"  "  Rocks, — hide  us  ! — mountains !  on  us  fall !" — 

<  The  saints,  ascending  from  the  tomb, 

/  Shall  joyful  sing, — "  The  Lord  is  come !" 


662 


HYMN  662,  8s.  7s  and  4. 

Saints  and  Sinners  judged. 

mp     1  Ti AY  of  judgment!  day  of  wonders  ! 

—  -Lf  Hark  ! — tiie  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
<           Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 

/  Shakes  the  vast  creation  round: 

p  How  tlie  summons 

pp  AVill  the  sinner's  heart  confound! 

—  2  See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine! 
You,  who  long  for  Ids  appearing, 

Then  shall  say, — ''  This  God  is  mine  1" 
Gracious  Saviour ! 

Own  me  in  tliat  day  for  thine. 
3  At  his  call,  the  dead  awaken, 
mf  Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea; 

All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 
By  his  looks,  prepare  to  flee : 
p  Careless  sinner! 

jj>  What  will  then  become  of  thee? 


JUDGMENT.  599 


—  4  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

i  Loved  and  served  the  Lord  below, 

I  He  will  say, — "Come  near,  ye  blessed! 

'  See  the  kingdom  1  bestow  ! 

J    m/  You  for  ever 

*  Shall  my  love  and  glory  knoAV." 


663 


HYMN  663,  8s  and  7s,  Irregular. 

Clirist  cuiiiinif  to  Judgment, 


m       1  nREAT  God  !  what  do  1  see  and  hear?— 
vT  The  end  of  things  created! 

<  Behold  the  Judge  of  man  appear, 

mf  On  clouds  of  glory  seated! 

The  trumpet  sounds, — the  gi'aves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before! — 

—  Prepare,  my  soul !  to  meet  him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise. 
At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 

<  Caught  up  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 
/  With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding  : 

No  gloomy  fears  their  soids  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day, 
On  those  pre[)ared  to  meet -him. 

—  8  Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear? — ■ 

The  end  of  things  created  ! 
Beliold  tiie  Judge  of  man  appear, 

<  On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ! 

<  Low  at  his  cross  I  view  the  day, 

7nf         When  heaven  and  eartli  shall  pass  away, 

—  And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 


664 


HYMN  664,  S.  M. 

The  Jadgnient  in  Prospect. 

mp     1     A  ND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
-^  And  must  the  dead  arise? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day, 
<  When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face, 

>  Astonished,  shrink  away  ? 

—       3  But,  ere  that  trumpet  shakes  I 

The  mansions  of  the  dead,  i 

'4- 


600  HYMNS  DOLXV,  DCLXVI. 


< 


Hark  ! — from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
AVhat  joyful  tidings  spread ! 


—  4  Ye  sinners  !  seek  his  grace, — 

His  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 

<  Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
mf  And  find  salvation  there. 

—  5  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 

By  which  the  Saviour  hied  ; 

<  And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
mf  His  blessings  on  your  head. 


665 


HYMN  685,  C.  P.  M. 

The  Saint  at  C/irisfs  right  Hand. 

*'^       1  TyHEN"  thou,  my  righteous  Judge  !  shalt  come 

' '    To  fetch  thy  ransomed  people  home, 
p  Shall  I  among  them  stand? 

Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 

Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

<  Be  found  at  thy  right  hand? 

—      2  Blest  Saviour !  grant  it  by  thy  grace  ; 
Be  thou  my  only  hiding-place. 

In  this  til'  accepted  day ; 
Thy  pard'ning  voice,  Oh !  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

7nf     3  Among  thy  saints  let  me  be  found. 

Whene'er  th'  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 
To  see  thy  smiling  face ; 

<  Then  filled  Avith  rapture  shall  I  sing, 

/  While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


666 


HYMN  666,  Ss,  7s  and  4. 

The  Si7iner^s  Doom. 


m       1   CEE  th'  eternal  Judge  descending, 

^  View  him  seated  on  his  throne ! 

2)>         Now,  poor  sinner  !  now  lamenting. 

Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom  ;- 
mf         Trumpets  call  thee  ! — 
p  Stand  and  hear  thine  awful  doom. 


P 


Filled  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain ; 


JUDGMENT.  601 


j  While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting, 

*  That  he  ne'er  Avas  born  again  ! 

i  pjy  Greatly  mourning, — 

\  p  That  he  ne'er  Avas  horn  again  ! — 

{  3  "  Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Saviour, 

{  With  the  marks  of  dying  love ; 

{  <  Oh !  that  I  had  sought  his  favor, 

\  —  When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move ! 

{  Golden  moments, — 

j  When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move  !" 

*t  mp     4:  Nov?-,  despisers !  look  and  wonder ; 

I  >  Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part ; 

1  /  Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder, 

I  >  Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  — "Depart!" 

{  pp  Lost  for  ever, — 

I  >  Hear  the  dreadful  sound, — "Depart!" 


667 

m])      1 


HYMN  687,  L.  M. 

The  Day  nf  Wrath. 

THAT  day  of  wrath  1— that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  !— 
i  What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay  ? 

{    >  How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day,— 

}  —  2  When,  shriveling  like  a  parched  scroll, 

{  The  flaming  heavens  together  roll; 

{  <  And  louder  yet — and  yet  more  dread, — 

I  /  Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead? 

{  mp  3  Oh  !  on  that  day — that  wrathful  day, 

I  When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 

I  <  Be  thou,  O  Christ !  the  sinner's  stay, — 

I  mf  Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

\    fiRR  HYMN668,  S.  M. 

*  UUO  The  Lord  coming  to  Judgment. 

♦  m       1  "nEHOLD  !  the  day  is  come, 
{  D  The  righteous  Judge  is  near ; 

>  And  sinners,  trembling  at  their  doom, 

p  Shall  soon  their  sentence  hear. 

mf     2  Angels,  in  bright  attire. 

Conduct  him  through  the  skies ; 
<  Darkness  and  tempests,  smoke  and  fire, 

f  Attend,  him  as  he  flies.  \ 

51  ^*  ****^ 


602  HYMN  DCLXIX. 


j9  3  How  awful  is  the  sight ! 

<  How  loud  the  thunders  roar ! 
mp  The  sun  forbears  to  give  his  light, 
>  And  stars  are  seen  no  more. 

mp  4  The  whole  creation  groans, 

<  But  saints  arise  and  sing ; 

/  They  are  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 
And  he  their  God  and  King. 


HEAVEN. 

j  OC\(\  HYMN  669,  C.  M. 

J  U  IJ  t/  The  cheering  Prospect  of  Heaven. 

\  m       1  THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
J  J-   Where  saints  immortal  reign, 

\  Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 

J  And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

\  2  There,  everlasting  spring  abides, 

i  And  never-withering  flowers  ; 

♦  <  Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
*,  —  This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

}  dol     3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 
J  Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 

J  —  So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

♦  "While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

J  mp     4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink 
J  To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 

I  And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 

J  >  And  fear  to  launch  away. 

J  mp     5  Oh  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, — 

♦  Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, — 
*,  —          And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
*t  "With  unbeclouded  eyes; — 

J  mf     6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

J  And  view  the  landscape  o'er, — 

J  >  Not  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold  flood,        . 

«  <  Should  fright  us  from  the  shore.  | 


I  HEAVEN.  603    I 

t 

♦  fiTH  HYMN  670,  L.  M. 

J      D  /  U  The   IVorship  of  Heaven. 

* 

i  m       1  AH !  for  a  sweet,  inspiring  ray, 

\  V/  To  animate  our  feeble  strains, 

i  <  From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day, — 

{  mf  The  blissful  realms,  where  Jesus  reigns. 

{  <       2  There,  low  before  his  glorious  throne, 

I  mf  Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall ; 

I  And,  Avith  delightful  worship,  own 

I  His  smile  their  bliss,  their  heaven,  their  all. 

♦  /        3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 
i  While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise, 
I                  And  love,  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread 
\  Through  all  th'  assemblies  of  the  skies. 

<  4  He  smiles, — and  seraphs  tune  their  songs 
/  To  boundless  rapture,  while  they  gaze: 

Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 
5  There,  all  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb 
Shall  join  at  last  the  heavenly  choir: 
Oh!  may  the  joy-inspiring  theme 
Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire. 
—       6  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  Spirit  seal 

Our  interest  in  that  blissful  place; 

<  Till  death  remove  this  mortal  veil, 
7nf  And  we  behold  thy  lovely  face. 


671 


HYMN  671,  7s. 

The  Songs  and  Bliss  of  Heaven. 

f        1  TJIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light, 

J-J-  Dwell  the  raptured  saints  above, 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 
Happy  in  Immanuefs  love  : 
f  Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears, 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  below, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 
>  Torturing  pain,  and  heavy  woe. 

/        2  Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 
Mid  th'  angelic  lyres  above, 
Hark  !  their  songs  melodious  rise, 

Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love : 
Happy  spirits !  ye  are  fled. 
Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find, — 


604  HYMNS  DCLXXII,  DCLXXIII. 

p  Lulled  to  rest,  the  aching  head, 

Sootlied,  the  anguish  of  the  mind. 
dol     3  All  is  tranquil  and  serene, — 

Calm  and  undisturbed  repose ; 
There  no  cloud  can  intervene, 

There  no  angry  tempest  blows : 
Every  tear  is  wiped  away, 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast ; 
<  Night  is  lost  in  endless  day, 

Sorrow,  in  eternal  rest. 

atJC)  HYMN672,  S.  M. 

\)  I  /^  Rest  fur  the  weary   Soul. 

p        1  AH!  where  shall  rest  be  found, — 

^  Rest  for  the  wearj'  soul ! 
mp         'T  were  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 
2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  ; 
'T  is  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 

>  Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 
mp  3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 
—              There  is  a  life  above, 

Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years; 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 
p        4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 
Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  ; 
Oh  !  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death ! 
;     —      5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace ' 
Teach  us  that  death  to  shun  ; 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face, 

>  And  evermore  undone. 


673 


HYMN  673,  C.  M. 

Freedom  from  Sin  and  Sorrow. 


Ill       1  TTOW  happy  are  the  souls  above, 
-tl  From  sin  and  sorrow  free! 
"With  Jesus  they  are  now  at  rest, 
And  all  his  glory  see. 
if       2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  aloud  they  cry, 
;♦  "  That  brought  us  near  to  God :" 

i  In  ceaseless  hynms  of  praise,  they  shout 

The  virtue  of  his  blood. 


I  HEAVEN.  605 

*    —       3  Sweet  gratitude  inspires  their  songs, 
J  Ambitious  to  proclaim, 

\    <  Before  the  Fatiier's  awful  throne, 

mf  The  honors  of  the  Lamb. 

4  With  wondering  joy,  they  recollect 
Their  fears  and  dangers  past ; 
And  bless  the  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Which  brought  them  safe  at  last. 
—      5  Lord !  let  the  merit  of  thy  death 

To  me  be  likewise  given ; 
<  And  I,  with  them,  will  shout  thy  praise, 

/  Through  all  the  courts  of  heaven. 


674 


HYMN  674,  8s  and  6s,  Irregular. 

Things  temporal  and  eternal. 


1  AH !  weep  not  for  the  joys  that  fade, 
v/  Like  evening  lights  away, — 
For  hopes,  that,  like  the  stars  decayed, 

Have  left  thy  mortal  day ; 
For  clouds  of  sorrow  will  depart, 
And  brilliant  skies  be  given  ; 
7np         And  thoug'.i  on  earth  the  tear  may  start, 
Yet  bliss  awaits  tlie  holy  heart. 
Amid  the  bowers  of  heaven. 
p        2  Oh  !  weep  not  for  tlie  friends,  that  pass 
>  Into  the  lonely  grave, 

2?  As  breezes  sweep  tlie  withered  grass 

Along  the  restless  wave ; 
mp         For  thougli  thy  pleasures  may  depart, 
And  mournful  days  be  given. 
And  lonely  though  on  earth  thou  art, 
<  Yet  bliss  awaits  the  holy  heart, 

—  When  friends  rejoin  in  heaven. 


675 


HYMN  675,  C.  M. 

Heaven  anticipated. 

m       1  pOME,  Lord  I  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
V  Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue, 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 
mf     2  Then,  to  the  shining  realms  of  bliss. 
The  wings  of  faith  shall  soar. 
And  all  the  charms  of  paradise 
Our  rai)tured  tiioughts  explore. 


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606         HYMNS  DCLXXVI,  DCLXXVII. 

3  There,  sliall  the  folPwers  of  the  Lamb 
Join  in  immortal  songs  ; 
And  endless  honors  to  his  name 
Emplo}^  their  tuneful  tongues. 

—  4  Lord!  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love,— 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire  ; 

<  Till,  in  the  blissful  courts  above, 
/  We  join  the  heavenly  choir. 

Oryo         HYMN  676,  8s  and  6s,  Irregular. 

U  #  U  Heaven  anticipated. 

p        1  THERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
J-   To  mourning  wanderers  given: 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  Avounded  breast, 
'T  is  found  above — in  heaven. 
2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 
By  sin  and  sorrow  driven  ; 

<  When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
mf         Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 

p  And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

mf     S  There,  faith  lifts  np  her  cheerful  eye, 
To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by. 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  tiy, 

2y>  And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

mf     4  There,  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom. 
And  joys  supreme  are  given ; 
There,  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom ; — 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb, 

/  Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 

nryfy  HYMN  677,  C.  M. 

U  I    I  The  Peace  and  Repose  of  Heaven. 

p        1  HTHERE  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace, 
A    For  those  with  cares  oppressed, 
When  sighs  and  sorr'wing  tears  shall  cease, 

>  And  all  be  hushed  to  rest. 

—  2  'T  is  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts,  which  here  annoy  ; 

>  Then  they,  who  oft  have  sown  in  tears, 

<  Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

p        3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 
Where  storms  assail  no  more  ; 


HEAVEN.  607 


<  The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows, 

mf  On  that  celestial  shore. 

—      4  There,  purity  with  love  appears, 

And  bliss  without  alloy  ; 
>  There,  they,  wlio  oft  had  sown  in  tears, 

Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 


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HYMN  678,  C.  M. 

Heaven  unseen  and  immortal. 

HOW  far  beyond  our  mortal  sight 
The  Lord  of  glory  dwells! 
A  veil  of  interposing  night 
His  radiant  face  conceals. 


<       2  Oh  !  could  my  longing  spirit  rise, 
7nf  On  strong,  immortal  wing. 

And  reach  tliy  palace  in  the  skies, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King! — 

—      3  There,  thousands  worsliip  at  thy  feet, 
And  there — divine  employ — 

mf         Thy  love  triumphant  they  repeat, 
In  songs  of  endless  joy. 

4  Thy  presence  beams  eternal  day, 
O'er  all  tlie  blissful  place  : 
Who  would  not  leave  this  house  of  clay, 
\  And  fly  to  thine  embrace? 

J     f^  (y  q  HYMN  679,  C.  M. 


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Union  of  Saints  in  Heaven  and  on  Et&ih. 

/^OME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
vJ  Who  have  obtained  the  prize, 

<  And,  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love, 

/  To  joy  celestial  rise. 

—  2  Let  saints  below  in  concert  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone, 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
>  In  heaven  and  earth  are  one : — 

3  One  family, — we  dwell  in  him  ; 
One  church, — above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream — 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

—  4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow ; 


608         HYMNS  DCLXXX,  DOLXXXI. 

Part  of  the  liost  Ijave  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

<  5  Ev'n  now  to  their  eternal  home 
mf  Some  happy  spirits  tiy  ; 

—  And  we  are  to  the  Miargin  come, 

>  And  soon  expect  to  die ! 

mp     6  Dear  Saviour !  be  our  constant  guide ; 

—  Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 

<  And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

c*C\r\  HYMN  680,  C.  M. 

DOU  Rising  to  Ood. 

m       1   \rOW  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
-L^   Rise  from  tlie  vanities  of  time, 
Draw  bacli  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  ??.  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 

>  Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 

<  So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys? 

—  3  Should  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road. 

When  we  are  walking  back  to  God? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
p  And  dying  is  but  going  home, 

—  4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge ! 

That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 
Unbinds  our  cliains,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  Avith  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God — to  feel  his  love, 
mf         Is  the  full  heaven  enjoyed  above  ; 

—  And  the  sweet  expectation  now 
Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 

r»Q1  HYMN  681,  C.  M. 

O  O  i  Tke  heavenly  City. 

m       1    JERUSALEM!— my  happy  hornet 
^   Name  ever  dear  to  me, — 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end. 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  tliee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  lieaven-built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 


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HEAVEN.  609 


<  Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 

mf  And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

—  3  Oh!  when,  thou  city  of  my  God! 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, — 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end? 

m'p     4  "Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  or  woe, 
Or  feel,  at  death,  dismay  ? 
Jerusalem  I  soon  shall  view. 
In  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Redeemed  saints  and  angels,  there. 
Around  ray  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ,  below, 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

—  6  Jerusalem ! — my  happy  home ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


682 


HYMN  683,  S.  L.  M. 

The  Perpetuity  of  Heaven. 


p  1  T7RIEND  after  friend  departs  : 
r  Who  hath  not  lost  a  friend  ? 
There  is  no  union  here  of  hearts. 

That  finds  not  here  an  end  : 
Were  this  frail  world  our  final  rest, 
Living  or  dying,  none  were  blest. 

—  2  Beyond  the  flight  of  time. 

Beyond  the  reign  of  death. 
There  surely  is  some  blessed  clime, 

Wliere  life  is  not  a  breath  ; 
Kor  life's  affections,  transient  fire, 
>  Whose  sparks  fly  upwards  and  expire. 

—  3  There  is  a  world  above, 

mp  Where  parting  is  unknown ; 

—  A  long  eternity  of  love. 

Formed  for  the  good  alone ; 
And  faith  beholds  the  dying  here, 
Translated  to  that  glorious  sphere. 

4  Thus  star  by  star  declines, 
Till  all  have  passed  away ; 


610       HYMNS  DCLXXXIIT,  DOLXXXIV. 

<  As  morning  higli  and  liigher  shines, 

wf  To  i)iire  and  perfect  day  ; 

—  Nor  sink  tliose  stars  in  empty  night, 
But  hide  themselves  in  heaven's  own  light. 

nojo  HYMN  683,  C.  M. 

U  O  O  Heaven  :—for  Sunday  Schools^ 

mf     1  npiTERE  is  a  glorions  Avorld  of  light, 
A   Above  tl>e  starry  sky  ; 
Where  saints  departed,  dothed  in  white, 
Adore  tlie  Lord  most  high. 

2  And  hark! — amid  the  sacred  songs 
Those  lieavenly  voices  raise. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  infant  tongues 
Unite  in  perfect  praise. 

—  3  Those  are  the  liytnns  that  Ave  shall  know, 
If  Jesus  we  obey  ; 

That  is  tlte  place  where  we  shall  go, 
If  found  in  wisdom's  way. 

4  This  is  the  joy  we  ought  to  seek, 
And  make  our  chief  concern  ; 

For  this  we  come,  from  Aveek  to  week, 
To  read,  and  hear,  and  learn. 

5  Soon  will  our  earthly  race  be  run, 
>  Our  mortnl  frame  decay  ; 

—  Children  and  teachers,  one  by  one, 
'p  Must  pass  from  eartli  a^vay. 

mp     6  Great  God!  impress  tlie  serious  thought, 
This  day,  on  every  breast ; 

—  That  both  the  teachers  and  the  taught 
May  enter  to  thy  rest. 


HYMN  684,  C.  M. 

The  Joys  unseen. 


684 

mf     1  "VrOR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
^   Nor  sense  nor  reason  known. 
What  joys  the  Father  lias  prepared, 
For  those  Avho  love  tlie  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Reveals  a  heaven  to  come  ; 
The  beams  of  glory,  in  his  word, 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 


HEAVEN.  611 


J  —      3  Pare  are  tlie  joys  above  tlie  sky, 
I  And  all  tlic  region  j)eace  ; 

i  No  wanton  lip,  nor  envious  eye, 

I  Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 


4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 
mp  Pollution,  sin,  and  shame; 

—  None  sliall  obtain  admittance  there,, 

But  foU'wers  of  the  Lamb. 


'  f^OA                       HYMN  685,  L.  M. 

*  OO^                            Heaven  alone  unfadivg. 

\  ''^P     1   TT^^^  ^^'^^^  ^^  ^^^  beneath  the  skies  ! 

I  -tl  Plow  transient  every  earthly  bliss! 

I  How  slender  all  the  fondest  ties 

i  That  bind  us  to  a  world  like  this! 
* 

\  2  The  evening  cloud,  the  morning  dew, 

t  >               The  withering  grass,  the  Fading  flower, 

I  mp         Of  earthly  hopes  are  emblems  true, — 

I  The  glory  of  a  passing  hour. 

i  >       3  But,  though  earth's  fairest  blossoms  die, 

I  p                And  all  beneath  the  skies  is  vain, 

i  —          There  is  a  land,  whose  confines  lie 

I  Beyond  the  reach  of  care  and  pain. 

I  4  Then  let  the  hope  of  joys  to  come 

I  Dispel  our  cares,  and  chase  our  fears: 

j  <           If  God  be  ours,  we're  traveling  home, 

j  >               Though  passing  through  a  vale  of  tears. 

{  pop                      irOI?>r  683,  C.  L.  M. 

i  0  O  O                  The  everlasting  Bliss  of  Heaven. 

I  TO       1  TTEAVEN  is  the  land  where  troubles  cease, 

(  Xjl   Where  toils  and  tears  are  o'er ;  — 

I  The  blissful  clime  of  rest  and  peace, 

\  Where  cares  distract  no  niore  ; 

J  And  not  the  shadow  of  distress 

i  Dims  its  unsullied  blessedness. 

\  2  Heaven  is  the  place  where  Jesus  lives, 

I  To  plead  his  dying  blood  ; 

!  "While,  to  his  prayers,  his  Fatlier  gives 

i  An  unknown  multitude, 

I  <          Whoso  harps  and  tongues,  through  endless  days, 

i  /           Shall  crown  his  head  with  songs  of  praise. 

4- 


612     HYMNS  DOLXXXVII,  DCLXXXVIII. 

mf     3  Heaven  is  the  d  welling  place  of  joy, 
The  home  of  light  and  love, 
Where  faith  and  hope  in  rapture  die ; 
And  ransomed  souls  above 
/■"  Enjoy,  before  th'  eternal  throne, 

Bliss  everlasting  and  unknown. 


HYMN  687.  C.  M. 

The  unseen  and  blessed   World. 


687 

m       1  T?AR  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night, 
mf         -T    Unbounded  glories  rise, 

And  realms  of  infinite  delight. 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

—  2  Fair  distant  land  !  could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore, 

<  How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 

—  And  dwell  on  earth  no  more ! 

mf     3  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know, — 
Realms  ever  bright  and  fair ; 

>  For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe, 

mp  Can  never  enter  there.  J 

♦ 

<  4  Oh  !  may  the  heavenly  prospect  fire  J 

—  Our  hearts  with  ardent  love,  \ 
mf         Till  Avings  of  faith  and  strong  desire 

Bear  every  thouglit  above. 

—  5  Prepare  us,  Lord  !  by  grace  divine, 

For  thy  bright  courts  on  high  ; 

<  Then  bid  our  spirits  rise,  and  join 
f  The  chorus  of  the  sky. 

/^QQ  HYMN  688,  83  and  6s,  Irregxdar. 

UOO  J^othing  like  Heaven. 

mp     1  nPHIS  world  is  poor  from  shore  to  shore, 
J-   And,  like  a  baseless  vision, 

<  Its  lofty  domes  and  brilliant  ore, 

>  Its  gems  and  crowns,  are  vain  and  poor ;- 

—  There  's  nothing  rich  but  heaven. 

mp     2  Empires  decay  and  nations  die, 
Our  hopes  to  winds  are  given ; 
The  vernal  blooms  in  ruin  lie. 
Death  reigns  o'er  all  beneath  the  sky; — 

—  There  's  nothing  sure  but  heaven. 


HEAVEN.  613 


3  Creation's  mighty  fabric  all 
Shall  be  to  atoms  riven, — 

>  The  skies  consume,  the  planets  fall, 

i    —  Convulsions  rock  tliis  earthly  ball ; — 

\  There 's  nothing  firm  but  heaven. 

I   2^  -  -^  stranger,  lonely  here  I  roam, 

I  From  place  to  place  am  driven  ; 

I  My  friends  are  gone,  and  I  'm  in  gloom, 

I  Tliis  earth  is  all  a  dismal  tomb ; — 

*     >  I  have  no  home  but  heaven. 

j    mf  5  The  clouds  disperse — the  light  appears, 

I  My  sins  are  all  forgiven, 

J    /  Triumphant  grace  hath  quelled  my  fears; — 

I  Roll  on,  thou  sun  !  fly  swift,  my  years ! 

I  I  'm  on  my  way  to  heaven. 


689 


HYMN  689,  C.  M. 

Heaven  in  Prospect, 


im       1  AN  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
v'  And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaail's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

I  wf     2  Oh  !  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 
\  That  rises  to  my  sight ! 

\  —  Sweet  fields,  arrayed  in  living  green, 

i  And  rivers  of  dfeliglit ! 

*t    mf     3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains, 
\  Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 

There,  God,  the  Son,  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

—  4  No  chilling  winds,  no  pois'nous  breath. 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore ; 
mx>         Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 

—  Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  "When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place. 
And  be  for  ever  blest? 
AVhen  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
>  And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

/        6  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay ; 

Though  Jordan's  waves  should  round  me  roll, —    ] 

Fearless  I  'd  launch  away.  \ 

^^ 

52 


614  HYMNS  DCXC,  DCXOI. 


r>  Q  /-\  HYMN  690,  8s  and  7s. 

yj  tJ\J  The  Christianas  Flight  to  Heaven, 

'^P     1  T/yHAT  is  life  ?  't  is  but  a  vapor ; 
' »    Soon  it  vanishes  away  ; 
Life  is  but  a  dying  taper ; 

O  my  soul !  why  wish  to  stay  ! 
<  Why  not  spread  thy  wings,  and  fly 

/  Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy? 

/"     2  See  that  glory — how  resplendent ! 
Brighter  far  than  fancy  paints  ; 
There,  in  majesty  transcendent, 
Jesus  reigns — the  King  of  saints  : — 
jf' '         Spread  thy  wings,  my  soul !  and  fly 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy. 

/        3  Joyful  crowds,  his  throne  surrounding, 
Sing  with  rapture  of  his  love  ; 
Through  the  heavens  his  praises  sounding, 
Filling  all  the  courts  above  : 
£"'         Spread  thy  wings,  my  soul !  and  fly 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy. 

/        4  Go,  and  share  his  people's  glory. 

Mid  the  ransomed  crowd  appear; — 
Thine  a  joyful,  wondrous  story. 
One  that  angels  love  to  hear : 
jf"         Spread  thy  wings,  my  soul !  and  fly 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy. 


HYMN  691,  C.  M. 

The  blessed   Society  in  Heaven. 


i 


691 

mf     1  "p  AISE  thee,  my  soul !  fly  up,  and  run 
J-^  Through  every  heavenly  street ; 
And  say, — there  's  nought  below  the  sun, 
That 's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 

2  There,  on  a  high  majestic  throne, 

Th'  almighty  Father  reigns ; 
And  slieds  his  glorious  goodness  down, 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 

3  Bright,  like  the  sun,  the  Saviour  sits, 

And  spreads  eternal  noon  : 

—  No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights. 

To  want  the  feeble  moon. 


4 

\  HEAVEN.  615 


mf     4  Amid  those  ever-shining  skies, 
Behold  the  sacred  Dove  ! 
While,  banished  sin,  with  sorrow,  flies 
From  all  the  realms  of  lovo. 


*  5  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 

I  Stand  bending  round  the  throne ; 

J  And  saints  and  seraphs  sing,  and  praise. 

i  The  infinite  Three-One. 

]  6  Jesus  ! — and  when  shall  that  dear  day,- 

J  That  joyful  hour,  appear, 

i  When  I  shall  leave  this  house  of  clay, 

J  To  dw3ll  among  them  there ! 


HYMN  692,  C.  M. 

The  everlasting  Song. 


j  6.92 

i  m       1   T?ARTH  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long; 

\  -L^  'T  is  time,  I  lift  mine  e^^es 

J  Upward,  dear  Father  !  to  thy  throne, 

J  And  to  my  native  skies. 

J  2  There,  the  blest  maa,  my  Saviour,  sits ; — 

*  <  The  God  ! — how  bright  he  shines ! 
J  mf         And  scatters  infinite  delights 

I  On  all  the  happy  minds. 

f  3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

I  Circle  the  throne  around ; 

\  <           And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains, 

I  With  an  immortal  sound. 

*  4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs, — 
X  Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing ! 

*  Jesus,  the  life  of  all  our  joys, 

J  —              Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

i  f       5  !S"ow  let  me  mount,  and  join  their  song, 

\  And  be  an  angel  too ; 

I  My  heart!  my  hand!  ray  ear!  my  tongue  I 

*,  Here 's  joyful  work  for  you. 

1  6  1  would  begin  the  music  here, 

i  And  so  my  soul  should  rise ;  — 

\  Oh !  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 

\  My  passions  to  the  skies  ! 


t — 

i    616  HYMNS  DOXCIII,  DCXCIV. 


i  fj  Q  ^                        HYMN  693,  C.  M. 

*  \J  *J  *J  Victory  through  the  iMinb. 

\  f        1  piVE  me  the  wings  of  fiiith^  to  rise 

.{  VJ  Within  the  veil,  and  see 

I  The  saints  above, — how  great  their  joys, — 

J  How  bright  their  glories  be. 

J  —      2  1  ask  them, — whence  their  vict'ry  came  ? 

\  <               They,  with  united  breath, 

:j  f           Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, — 

J  Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

♦ 

J  —      3  They  marked  the  footsteps  he  had  trod  ; 

{  His  zeal  inspired  tlteir  breast ; 

I  And  foll'wing  their  incarnate  God, 

5  Possess  the  promised  rest. 

«  mf     4  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise^ 

}  For  his  own  pattern  given, —                                * 

I  "While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses                           # 

{  Show  the  same  path  to  heaven.                          \ 

\  ^(\  A                        HYMN  694,  G.  M. 

«  Ut/4t!              The   Worship  of  Earth  and  Heaven. 

\  mjp     1  PAT  HER  !  I  long,  I  faint,  to  see 

\  -T    The  place  of  thme  abode  ; 

*  I  'd  leave  thine  earthly  courts,  and  flee 

4  Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 

*  —      2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  face^ 

5  And  't  is  a  pleasing  sight ; 

«  But,  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 

}  Is  infinite  delight. 

I  8  I  'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense^                          { 

J  To  gaze  upon  thy  throne ;                                      | 

J  Pleasure  springs  fresh  for  ever  theneey                   « 

S  Unspeakable,  unknown.                                       \ 

*  mf     4  There  all  the  heavenVy  hosts  are  seen  ;.  \ 
i  In  shining  ranks  they  move;,                               j 

*  And  drink  immortal  vigor  in,  \ 

*  With  wonder  and  with  love.  * 

{  —       5  Then  at  thy  feet,  with  awful  fear,                           J 

I  >               Th'  adoring  armies  fall  \                                      \ 

\  mf         With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there,                   % 

I  Before  th'  eternal  All.                                            \ 

^.,^..^.^.^ .... ........... ................> 


HEAVEK  617 


6  Father !  I  long,  I  faint  to  see 
The  place  of  thhie  abode ; 
I M  leave  thiiie  earthiy  courts  to  be 
For  ever  with  my  God. 

r»  Q  ;r  HYMN  695,  Us. 

0  t/  ty  Longing  for  Heaven. 

m       IT  WOULD  not  live  always ;  I  ask  not  to  stay, 
A  Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way ; 
The  few  lucid  mornings,  that  dawn  on  us  here, 

>  Are  followed  by  gloom,  and  beclouded  with  fear, 

—  2  1  would  not  live  always;   no, — welcome  the 

J  tomb ; 

\  Since  Jesus  liath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom ; 

*t    <  There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise, 

♦  /  To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

I  —      3  Who — who  would  live  ahvays,  away  from  his 

J  God;— 

i  Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 

5  <           Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

'  plains, 

j  /            And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  ? 

*,    mf     4  There  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 

*  Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet ; 
i    f  While  anthems  of  ra])ture  unceasingly  roll, 

J  And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 


J  f^{\^  HYMN  696,  C.  M. 

J  0  t7  0  The  Martyrs  glorified. 

\  mf     1  ^' THESE   glorious  minds,— how  bright  they 
J  i-         shine! 

*  Whence  all  their  whit^  array  ? 

I  How  came  tliey  to  the  happy  seats 

\  Of  everlasting  day  V 

J  <       2  From  torturing  pains  to  endless  joys, 

*  mf  On  fiery  wheels  they  rode  ; 

\  And  strangely  washed  their  raiment  white, 

*t  mp  In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

*  —      S  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  God, 
*4  And  bow  before  his  throne  ; 

{  Their  warbling  harps,  and  sacred  songs, 

Adore  the  Holy  One. 


i 


52* 


— 4 

618  HYMNS  DOXCVII,  DCXCVIII. 

4  The  unveiled  glories  of  bis^  face 

Among  his  saints  reside, 
While  tlie  rich  treasures  of  his  grace 
See  all  their  wants  supplied. 

5  Hunger  and  tliirst  for  ever  flee, 

Their  joys  for  ever  Jast ; 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 

Shall  he  their  sweet  repast. 
C  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 

Where  living  fountains  rise; 
And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 

The  sorrows  of  their  eyes, 

f^QiJ  HYMN  697,  7s. 

\JU  I  The  Redeemed  in  Heaven. 

mf     1  TITHAT  are  these  in  bright  array^ 
'  *    Tliis  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Hymn:ing  one  triumphant  song? — 
"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain. 
Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  o-btain, 
New  dominion,  every  hour!" 

—  2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod, — 

These  from  great  aifliction  came  ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  almighty  name. 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  wljite, 
Victor  palms  in  every  hand, 
<  Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  mighty 

mf  More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

—  8  Hunger,  thir^^t,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them,  the  Lamb,  amidst  the  throne. 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead; 
mf         Joy  and  gladness  banish  siglis, 

Perfect  love  dispel  all  fears. 
And,  for  ever  from  their  eyes, 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  teai-s. 

/>  Qo  HYMU"  698,  9s,  and  6s. 

yJ  %J  O  Prospect  of  Heaven. 

f        1  rtOME  away  to  the  skies, 
yj  My  beloved !  arise, 
And  rejoice  in  the  day  thou  wert  born ; 


HEAVEN.  619 


On  this  festival  day, 
Come  exulting  away, 
And,  with  singing,  to  Zion  return. 

mf     2      We  have  laid  up  our  love, 

With  our  treasure,  above. 
Though  our  bodies  continue  below  ; 

The  redeemed  of  the  Lord — 

We  remember  his  word, 
And,  with  singing,  to  paradise  go. 

3       For  thy  glory  we  were 
First  created,  to  share 
Both  tliy  nature  and  kingdom  divine ; 
IsTow  created  again, 
That  our  souls  may  remain, 
Both  in  time  and  eternity,  thine. 

—      4      With  thanks  we  approve 
The  design  of  thy  love, 
Wliich  hath  joined  us  in  Christ's  precious  name; 
So  united  in  heart 
I'hat  we  never  can  part — 
We  shall  meet  at  the  feast  of  the  Lamb. 

mf     6       There,  Oh !  there,  at  his  feet, 

We  shall  joyfully  meet. 
And  be  parted,  in  body,  no  more  ; 

We  shall  sing  to  our  lyres, 

With  the  heaveuly  choirs. 
And  our  Saviour,  in  glory,  adore. 

ff"      6       "  Hallelujah  !"— we  sing, 

To  our  Father  and  King, 
And  his  rapturous  praises  repeat : 

To  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 

"  Hallelujah  !" — again — 
>  Sing  all  heaven,  and  fall  at  his  feet. 


r»  Q  Q  HYMN  699,  8s. 

yjXjXj  Longing  to  be  with  Christ. 

f        1  npO  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope, 
J-  My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  gone ; 
Oh !  bear  me,  ye  cherubim !  up, 
And  waft  me  away  to  his  throne. 


620  HYMN  DOC. 


2  My  Saviour !  whom  absent  I  love  ; 
Whom,  not  having  seen,  I  adore  ; 
Whose  name  is  exalted  above 

All  glory,  dominion,  and  power  ; — 

8  Dissolve  thou  these  bonds,  that  detain 
My  soul  from  her  portion  in  thee  ; 
Ah !  strike  off  this  adamant  chain, 
And  make  me  eternally  free. 

4  When  that  happy  era  begins. 

Arrayed  in  thy  glories  I  '11  shine, 
Nor  grieve  any  more,  by  my  sins, 
>  The  bosom  on  which  I  recline. 

rjr\r\  HYMN  700,  7s. 

I  \J\J  The  Victory  of  the  Saints. 

f        1    DALMS  of  glory,  raiment  bright, 
A    Crowns  that  never  fade  away. 
Gird  and  deck  the  saints  in  light, — 
Priests,  and  kings,  and  conquerors  they. 

2  Yet  the  conquerors  bring  their  palms 

To  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne  ; 
And  proclaim,  in  joyful  psalms, 
Yict'ry  through  his  cross  alone. 

3  Kings  for  harps  their  crowns  resign. 

Crying,  as  they  strike  the  chords, — 
"  Take  the  kingdom — it  is  thine,— 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords!" 

—  4  Eound  the  altar,  priests  confess, — 

If  their  robes  are  white  as  snow, 
'Twas  their  Saviour's  righteousness, 
And  his  blood,  that  made  them  so. 

m^     5  Who  were  these  ? — On  earth  they  dwelt, 

Sinners  once  of  Adam's  race, — 
jp  Guilt,  and  fear,  and  suffering  felt, 

—  But  were  saved  by  sovereign  grace. 

6  They  were  mortal,  too,  like  us :  — 
Ah  !  Avhen  Ave  like  them  shall  die, 
<  May  our  souls,  translated  thus, 

/  Triumph,  reign,  and  shine  on  high ! 


— 4^ 

HEAVEK  621 


I     ryr\  -i  HYMN  701,  C.  M. 

*  #  U  1  The  JVew  Song  before  the  Throne, 

\  f        1  IIJHAT  blissful  harmonies  above, 

♦  I »  111  vocal  thunders,  swell? 
I  The  perfecting  of  joy  and  love, 
I  What  raptured  legions  tell  ? 

}  2  The  glorious  apostolic  band, — 
i  Do  they  in  triumph  sing? 

\  Do  prophets  from  the  holy  land 

\  Their  inspiration  bring  ? 

J  3  Or  from  the  noble  army  breaks 

\  The  deep,  adoring  strain, 

J  Who  won  their  way  from  fiery  stakes, 

I  And  were  for  conscience  slain  ? 

4  Is  it  the  patriarclial  race, 

That  breathe  the  sacred  song  ? 
<  Or,  to  the  heirs  of  gospel  grace, 

/  Do  the  full  choirs  belong  ? 

mf     5  For  each,  for  all,  the  Word  is  found 

Almighty  to  atone  : 
/  All, — all  in  shining  hosts  surround 

The  bright  celestial  throne. 

G  Peoples,  and  languages,  and  tongues 
The  choral  anthem  raise  : 
i  To  every  voice  and  speech  belongs 

}  The  work  of  heavenly  praise. 

rir\C)  HYMN  702,  CM. 

I       I  \J^  Earthly  and  heavenly  Good. 

\  mp      1  XJOW  vain  a  thought  is  bliss  below! 
I  11  'T  is  all  an  airy  dream  ; 

]  How  empty  are  the  joys  that  flow 

I  On  pleasure's  smiling  stream  ! 

—  2  Oh !  let  my  nobler  wishes  soar 
Beyond  these  realms  of  night ; 

In  heaven  substantial  bliss  explore, 
And  permanent  delight. 

mp     3  N'o  fleeting  landscape  cheers  the  gaze, 
Nor  airy  form  beguiles ; 

—  But  everlasting  bliss  displays 
Her  undissembled  smiles. 

^ 


622  HYMN  DCCIII— DCCV. 

mp  4  Adieu  to  all  below  the  skies  ! 

—  Celestial  Guardian !  come ; 

<  On  thy  kind  wing,  my  soul  would  rise 

mf  To  her  celestial  home. 


DISMISSIONS  AND  DOXOLOGIES. 


rif\0  HYMN703,  L,  M. 

t  \J  tj  Dismission. 

m       1  TVISMISS  us,  with  thy  blessing,  Lord ! 
jJ  Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good ; — 
"Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Give  every  burdened  soul  release, 
>  And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


HYMN  704,  L.  M. 

Praise  to  the  co-equal  Three, 


704 

mf     1  T^LESSIIsTG  and  honor,  praise  and  love, 
JL)  Co-equal,  Co-eternal  Three  ! 
In  eartli  beloAv,  in  heaven  above, 
By  all  thy  works,  be  paid  to  thee. 

2  Thrice  Holy  !  thine  the  kingdom  is ; 
The  power  omnipotent  is  thine  ; 
>  And,  when  created  nature  dies, 

<  Thy  never-ceasing  glories  shine. 


705 


HYMN  705,  L.  M. 

Praise  from  all  Creatures. 


\  f        1   p RAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
I  Jt    Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ! 

\  Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host! 

I  Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


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♦  Tn^                        HYMN  706,  L.  M. 

I  /  U  0                             Praise  to  the  Trinity. 

i  /        1  TO  God,  the  Father— God,  the  Son,— 

I  -i-   And  God,  the  Spirit — three  in  one, 

I  Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 

I  By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

{  ryriry                  HYMN  707,  L.  P.  M. 

i  i  \J  I                                  The  sacred  Three. 

i  f       1  \rOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 

I  il    The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

i  Eternal  praise  and  glory  given, 

I  Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 

I  By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

{  And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

{ 


708 


HYMN  708,  C.  M. 

The   Trinity  adored. 

f        1  T  ET  God,— the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
^  And  Spirit, — be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known. 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


709 


HYMN  709,  C.  M. 

ji  gratefvi  Song  to  the   Trinity. 

nf     1  TN  hope  to  join  th'  angelic  host 
J-  And  all  the  ransomed  throng, 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
We  raise  the  grateful  song. 


HYMN  710,  C.  M.  D. 

Praise  to  the  Trinity. 


710 

mf     1  THE  God  of  mercy  be  adored, 

J-   Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word, 

And  new-creating  breath ; 
To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit,  all-divine, — 
The  one  in  three,  and  three  in  one, — 

Let  saints  and  angels  join. 


I    624  HYMNS  DCCXr— DCCXV. 


HYMN  711,  C.  P.  M. 

The  Source  of  all  Blessings. 


711 

mf     1  TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Gliost, 

-L   Be  praise,  amid  the  heavenly  host, 

And  in  the  church  below  ; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth, 
From  whom  all  comforts  How. 


'  712 


HYMN  712,  S.  M. 

j       t   1.  /C  Ascriptions  of  Angels  and  Saints. 

i  77?/     1   V'E  angels  round  the  throne ! 
I  JL    And  saints  that  dwell  below! 

J  "Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 

I  And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


HYMN  713,  H.  M. 

Honor.,  Olory.,  and  Praise. 


713 

/  1  TO  God  the  Father's  throne, 
J-  Your  highest  honors  raise 
Glory  to  God,  the  Son, — 

To  God,  the  Spirit,  praise : 
With  all  our  powers. 

Eternal  King ! 

Tliy  name  we  sing, 
While  faith  adores. 


714 


HYMN  714,  8s  and  7s. 

A  Benediction  implored. 


m       1   TiTAY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 
i'l-  And  tlie  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above  ! 
Let  us  thus  abide  in  union 

AVith  each  other,  and  the  Lord ; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

■mf  Joys  which  earth  cannot  atford. 


HYI=IN  715,  8s  and  7s. 

Praise  to  the  Three  in  One. 


715 

/        i  pPwATSE  the  God  of  all  creation  ; 

A    Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love  ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation, — 
Priest  and  King  enthroned  above ; 


DISMISSIONS  AND  DOXOLOGIES.      625 


) 

i 

1  716 

! 

t 
1 

i 

Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, — 
Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live; 

Undivided  adoration 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 

JH^MN  716,  8s  and  7s.                                  { 

Praise  to  the  Lamb.                                                j 

n  LORY,  honor,  praise  and  power                         | 

vT  To  the  Lamb  be  ever  paid ;                                j 

Let  new  blessings,  every  hour,                                 1 

Rest  on  his  adored  head,                                       \ 

\    111 

i  /    1 

# 

HYMN  717,  7s.                                           { 

Eternal  Praises  to  the  TriTxity. 

CINCt  we,  to  our  God  above, 

^  Praise  eternal  as  his  love : 

Praise  him — all  ye  heavenly  host ! 

Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost.                                    j 

1  718 

HYMN  718,  83,  7s  and  4. 

Jl  parting  Blessing-  implored. 

T  ORD !  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
-L'  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ;  ^ 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing. 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 
Oh  !  retVesli  us — 

Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

/       2 

t 

i 

t  

i 

Tlianks  we  give  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound ;  | 
Let  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation                                  ♦ 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound ;  j 
May  thy  presence 

AVitli  us  evermore  be  found. 

J 

So,  whene'er  the  signal  's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away,  i 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven,                          | 

Glad  to  leave  this  cumbrous  clay,  i 
May  we  ever                                                              t 

Reign  Avith  Christ  in  endless  day.                       i 

i  719 

HYMN  719,  8s,  7s  and  4.                                  \ 

The  Trinity  enthroned.                                              | 

pREAT  Jehovah  !  we  adore  thee,                       j 
VJ  God,  the  Father— God,  the  Sou—                   J 

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63 


I    626  HYMNS  DCCXX— DCCXXII. 

God,  the  Spirit— joined  in  glory, 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  ; 

Endless  praises 

To  Jehovah,  three  in  one. 


HYMN  720,  7s  and  6s. 

Endless  Praises. 


720 

/        1  T^E  'LL  praise  thy  name  for  ever,- 
' '     ThoQ  glorious  King  of  kings  ! 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favor 
Each  ransomed  spirit  sings: 
We  '11  celebrate  thy  glory, 

With  all  thy  saints  above. 
And  sliout  the  joyful  story 
Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

J    .i-v  Q 1  HYMN  721,  5s  and  6s. 

J       i  /d/ 1.  Praise  from  Avgels  and  Saints. 

*  '>nf     1  1)  Y  angels  in  lieaven 
J  X)  Of  every  degree, 
J                  And  saints  upon  earth, 
J  All  praise  be  addr( 
J                  To  God  in  three  persons, — 

*  One  God  ever-blessed  ; 
As  hath  been,  and  now  is, 

And  always  shall  be. 


HYMN  722,  6s  and  4s. 

Boundless  Praise, 


722 

/        1  TO  God— the  Father,  Son, 
1   And  Spirit — three  in  one, 

All  praise  be  given  ! 
Crown  him,  in  every  song; 
To  him  your  hearts  belong ; 
Let  all  his  praise  prolong — 

On  earth — in  heaven. 


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PAGE 

Above  these  heavens'  created  rounds Watts    74 

A  broken  heart,  my  God  !  my  King ! Watts    98 

According  to  thy  gracious  word Montgomery  5U8 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have C.  Wesley  4G7 

Again  the  day  returns  of  holy  rest fT/w.  Mason  51G 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light Mrs.  Barbauld  510 

Ah !  how  shall  fallen  man Watts  390 

Ah  !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  lieart ! Mrs   Steele  452 

Alas !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed Watts  406 

Alas !  what  hourly  dangers  rise  Mrs.  Steele  456 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name Perronet  356 

All  hail,  incarnate  God ! Scott  543 

All  ye  who  love  the  Lord  !  rejoice Watts  250 

All  ye  nations !  praise  the  Lord Montgomery  191 

Almighty  Father  !  gracious  Lord ! Mrs.  Steele  271 

Almightv  God  !  in  humble  prayer Montgomery  483 

Almighty  Maker,  God  ! Watts  265 

Almighty  Ruler  of  the  skies ! Watts    24 

Along  the  banks  where  Babel's  current  flows Barlow  233 

Amazing  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound J^eicton  477 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross Watts  474 

Amid  thy  wrath,  remember  love Watts    76 

Among  th'  assemblies  of  the  great Watts  132 

Among  the  princes,  earthly  gods Watts  138 

And  are  we  wretches  yet  alive  ? Watts  455 

And  art  thou,  gracious  Master  !  gone Kelly  358 

And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high Mrs.  Steele  453 

And  canst  thou,  sinner  !  slight H]ide  385 

And  must  this  body  die Watts  588 

And  now  another  week  begins Kelly  514 

And  will  the  God  of  grace Watts  132 

And  will  the  Judge  descend Doddridge  599 

And  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend Mrs.  Steele  401 

Angels  !  assist  to  sing Oems  263 

Angels !  from  the  realms  of  glory Montgomery  295 

Angels  rejoiced  and  sweetly  sung Hum  297 

Angels  !  roll  the  rock  away Oibbons  348 

Another  day  has  passed  along Edmeston  518 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done J.  Stennett  512 

Approach,  mv  soul !  the  mercy-seat JVewton  410 

Are  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools Watts  100 

Arise,  great  God !  and  let  thy  grace Merrick  130 

Arise,  my  gracious  God ! Watts    36 

Arise,  my  soul !  my  joyful  powers Watts  430 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts !  arise Doddridge  488 

Arise,  O  King  of  grace  !  arise •  •  Watts  223 

Arise,  ye  people !  and  adore .• Merrick    93 

Arm  of  the  Lord!  awake,  awake tshrubsole  544 


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Around  the  Saviour's  lofly  throne Kelly  324  * 

Ascend  thy  throne,  ahnighty  King ! B,'ildume  545  | 

As  pants  the  hart  lor  cooling  streams 'J'ate  and  Brady    83  | 

Assembled  at  thy  great  command CuUyer  530  / 

Astonished  and  distressed Tuplady  391  \ 

At  tiiy  command,  our  dearest  Lord ! IVatu  5(J4  } 

Author  of  good !  to  thee  we  turn Mcrnck  483  ♦ 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song Havmond  353  j 

Awiike,  awake  the  sacred  song Mrs.  Htcele  -JO?  * 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound Ockuvi  413  *t 

Awake,  my  drowsy  soul ! Mrs.  Hieclc  55G  * 

Awake,  my  heart !  arise,  my  tongue ! Watts  431  i 

Awake,  my  soul !  and  with  the  sun Kcnn    21  \ 

Awake,  my  soul !  in  joyful  lays Medley  330  J 

Awake,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve Doddridge  432  \ 

Awake,  my  soul !  to  sound  his  praise Barlow  J 79  t 

Awake,  my  tougue !  thy  tribute  bring J\reedlia.m  280  \ 

Awuk*,  our  souls !  away  our  fears IVatts  432  \ 

Awake,  ye  saints  !  and  raise  your  eyes Doddridge  574  \ 

Awake,  ye  saints !  awake Cottcrill  511  J 

Awake,  ye  saints !  to  praise  your  King tVatts  227  ' 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne Watts  164     i 

Begin,  my  soul !  th'  exalted  lay Ogilvie  249     *, 

Be-jii),  my  tongue !  some  heavenly  theme Watts  28G     ( 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door Gregg  399     | 

Behcdd  !  how  good  and  sweet Hatfield  225     # 

Beliold !  the  day  is  come Baldume  MOl     # 

Behold  !  the  blessed  Redeemer  comes Watts    80     \ 

Behold :  the  blind  their  sight  receive IVatts  313     J 

Behold  !  ih'  expected  time  draws  near Voke  552     J 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb Watts  312     \ 

Beliold  the  grace  appear Watts  291     \ 

Behold !  the  lofty  sky Watts    42     \ 

Behold  !  the  morning  sun Watts    42     J 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace JVewton  486 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind S.   Wesley  339 

Behold  the  sure  foundation-stone Watts  193 

Behold  thy  wailing  servant,  Lord  Watts  200 

Behold  !  where,  in  a  mortal  form Evfield  3,'8 

Behold  !  what  wondrous  grace Watts  461 

Beliold !  what  condescending  love Doddridge  498 

Beneath  our  feet,  and  o'er  our  head Hcber  589 

Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth  ! Montgomery  160 

Beyond,  beyond  that  boundless  sea Condcr  237 

Beyond  the  glittering,  starry  skies D,  Turner  3v6 

Beyond  where  Cedron's  waters  flow S.  F,  Smith  339 

Bless,  O  Lord  !  the  opening  year Cong.  H.  Book  569 

Bless,  O  my  soul  !  the  living 'God Watts  170 

Bless  ye  the  Lord  with  solemn  rite Montgomery  226 

BIes!?ed  are  the  sons  of  God Humphreys  460 

Blest  are  the  humble  souls  ihat  see Walts  435 

Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  can  move Watts  435 

Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace Watts  224 

Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know Watts  143 

Blest  are  the  undefiled  in  heart Wntts  U)5 

Blest  be  the  everlasting  God Wr.tts  461 

Blest  be  the  Father  and  his  love Watts  376 

Blest  be  the  lie  that  binds Fawcctt  436 

Blest  Oiraforter  divine ! Cleland^s  Hymns  368 

Blesl  is  the  man,  for  ever  blest Watts    66 

Blest  is  the  man  who  shims  the  place Watts    14 


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Blest  is  the  man  whose  lieart  doth  move Watts    81  * 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart Mrs.  Barbauld  438  « 

Blest  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord Watts    68  J 

Blest  morning !  whose  young  dawning  rays Watts  512  ♦ 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet !  blow C.  Wesley  488  j 

Boundless  glory,  Lord !  be  thine Kelly  418  i 

Bread  of  heaven  !  on  thee  I  feed Conder  503  ) 

Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God  ! Watts  321  J 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning Heber  295  ♦ 

Bright  source  of  everlasting  love ! Boden  439  J 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death Watts  387  » 

Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night Watts  308  J 

Call  Jehovah  thy  salvation Montgomery  149  j 

Captain  of  thine  exalted  host Batty  531  } 

Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord R.  Hill's  Col.  103  J 

Cease,  ye  mourners  !  cease  to  languish Colly cr  575  J 

Children  !  hear  the  melting  story T.  Hastings  403  J 

Children,  in  years  and  knowledge  young Watts    70  t 

Children  !  listen  to  the  Lord T.  Hastings  404  { 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King  ! Cennick  433  J 

Christ  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme Watts  320  J 

Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground Windham  358  j 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies C.  Wesley  306  \ 

Christian  !  see  the  orient  morning Cleland's  Hymns  544  * 

Come,  all  ye  saints  of  God Pratt'' s  Col.  355  ♦ 

Come  away  to  the  skies C.  Wesley  618  | 

Come,  blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light ! Beddome  365  ♦ 

Come,  dearest  Lord  !  descend  and  dwell Watts  310  2 

Come,  every  pious  heart ! S.  Stennett  311  j 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove ! Brown  368  J 

Come,  happy  souls !  approach  your  God Watts  298  J 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls ! .  Watts  393  t 

Come,  Holy  Ghost !  come  from  on  high Reed's  Col.  497  { 

Come,  Holy  Spirit !  calm  my  mind Burder  366  J 

Come,  Holy  Spirit !  come Hart  263  J 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  ! Watts  362  \ 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord  ! Kelly  499  5 

Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise Watts  155 

Come,  let  us  anew C.  Wesley  516 

Come,  let  us  gladly  sing Hatfield  157 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs Watts  315 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above C.  Wesley  607 

Come,  let  us  join  our  songs  of  praise Campbell's  Col.  352 

Come,  let  us  join  our  souls  to  God Montgomery  500 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes Watts  354 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high Watts  506 

Come,  Lord !  and  warm  each  languid  heart Mrs.  Steele  605  ! 

Come,  my  fond  fluttering  heart ! Miss  Jane  Taylor  424  \ 

Come,  my  soul !  thy  suit  prepare JVewton  482  t 

Come,  O  my  soul !  in  sacred  lays Blacklock  264  ' 

Come,  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay Montgomery  348  J 

Come,  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace Heginbotham  276  J 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad Watts  156  * 

Come,  thou  almighty  King ! Madan's  Col.  373  \ 

Come,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints ! Mrs.  Steele  313  I 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing ! R.  Robinson  421  \ 

Come  to  Calv'ry's  holy  momitain Montgomery  394  ♦ 

Come,  trembling  simier  !  in  whose  breast Edmund  Jones  393  # 

Come  weary  souls  !  with  sin  distressed Mrs.  Steele  392  \ 

Come,  ye  disconsolate  !  where'er  ye  languish Musica  Sacra  409  ♦ 

Come,  ye  saints !  look  here  and  wonder Kelly  346  ♦ 


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Come,  ye  sinners  !  heavy  laden Hart  3i)9 

Come,  ye  thai  know  and  fear  the  Lord  ! O.  Burder  '^So 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name ! Airs.  Steele  312 

Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord! Watts  430 

Consider  all  my  sorrows,  Lord ! IVatts  '202 

Could  1  so  false,  so  faithless  prove Watts  234 

Daughter  of  Zion  !  awake  from  thy  sadness FitzgcraltTs  Col.  550 

D.aiginer  of  Zion !  from  the  dust Montgomery  537 

David  rejoiced  in  God  his  strength Watts  4!)  I 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders! J^ewton  5it8 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above Watts  3()i 

Dear  l-'alher !  to  thy  mercy-seat Mrs.  Steele  2G0 

Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul ! Mrs.  Steele  274 

Dear  Saviour!  we  are  thine Doddridge  310 

Dear  Saviour !  when  my  thoughts  recall Mrs.  Steeie  407 

Desith,— 't  is  a  melancholy  day Watts  593 

Deep  are  the  wounds  wnich  sin  has  made Mrs.  Steele  337 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record Watts  1 19 

Delay  not,  delay  not  O  sinner !  draw  near Hastings  3dl 

Descend  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove ! Watts  366 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep Beddome  409 

Do  not  1  love  thee,  O  my  Lord! Doddridge  467 

Dread  Sovereign !  let  my  evening-song Watts  560 

Early,  my  God  !  without  delay Watts  109 

Earili  has  engrossed  ray  love  too  long Watts  CIS 

Encompassed  with  ten  thousand  ills Montgomery  206 

Entlironed  on  high,  almighty  Lord  ! Humpkrcys  372 

Eternal  (Jod,  celestial  King ! Wrangkain  li)4 

Eternal  God,  eternal  King ! March    62 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy  ! Doddridge  572 

Elurnal  Spirit,  God  of  truth ! Pratt''s  Col.  367 

Eternal  Spirit !  we  confess Watts  371 

Elernal  VVisdom !  thee  we  praise Watts  262 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God Watts   li»3 

Extol  the  Loril,  the  Lord  most  high Montgomery    92 

t  Fair  shines  the  morning-star Montgomery  552 

\  Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss Turner  458 

♦  Faith  is  ihe  brightest  evidence Watts  458 

♦  Far  as  thy  name  is  known Watts    94 

»  Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world !  be  gone Watts  507 

t  Far  from  the  world,  O  Lor.i !  Iflee Cowper  459 

i  Far  from  I  hese  narrow  scenes  of  night Mrs.  Steele  6  i  2 

♦  Far  from  thy  fold,  O  God  !  my  feet Tatlock  413 

♦  Far  from  us  be  grief  and  sadness Kelly  447 

I  Fast  flow,  my  tears  !  the  cause  is  great W.  Sliirley  343 

}  Father !  adored  in  worlds  above Pole's  Col.  485 

\  Father !  how  wide  thy  glory  shines Watts  282 

♦  Father !  1  bless  thy  gentle  hand Watts  194 

«  Father !  I  long,  I  faint  to  see Watts  616 

t  Father !  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace Watts  1 19 

J  Father !  is  not  thy  promise  pledged Oibbovs     15 

♦  Father  of  eternal  grace ! Montgomery  471 

)  Father  of  glory  !  to  thy  name Watts  374 

♦  Father  of  heaven !  whose  love  profound PralVs  Col,  375 

J  Father  of  mercies !  condescend Morell  534 

J  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love  ! Baffles  405 

»  Father  .>f  merces !  in  thy  word Mrs.  Steele  257 

I  Faiher  of  mercies !  send  thy  grace Doddridge  438 

J  Father !  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss Mrs.  Stcke  482 


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*  Firm  and  unmoved  are  they JVatts  213  J 

*  Firm  as  Uie  earth  thy  gospel  stands JVatts  4  2  J 

Firm  was  ray  health,  my  day  was  bright JVatts    63  ♦ 

Fouls,  ill  iheir  hearts,  believe  and  say JVatts    32  * 

For  a  season  called  lo  part JVewton  437  t 

For  e\  er  blessed  be  the  Lord JVatts  ^J41  { 

For  ever  shall  my  song  record JVatts  14i  J 

Forgive  us,  Lord  1  to  thee  we  cry T.  Hastings  4.-0  ♦ 

Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love  ! Epis.  CoL  573  t 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns Brown  5iti  t 

Friend  after  friend  departs Montgomery  tiO;)  « 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies JVatts  190  J 

From  Calvary  a  cry  was  heard Cunningham  345  * 

From  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts JVatts  218  j 

From  Egypt's  bondage  came KellT/  423  ♦ 

From  every  earthly  pleasure Gems  451  « 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains Heber  542  J 

From  lowest  depths  of  woe Tate  and  Brady  21'J  ♦ 

From  thee,  my  God  !  my  joys  shall  rise JVatts  443  J 

From  the  throne  of  God  there  springs Toplady    91  J 

Gently,  gently  lay  thy  rod I^yte    23  J 

Gently,  J^ord !  Oh  !  gently  lead  us T.  Hastings  448  J 

Gently,  my  Saviour  !  let  me  down R.  Hill  590  } 

Gird  on  thy  conquering  sword Doddridge    88  * 

Give  glory  to  God  in  the  highest ;  give  praise Montgomery    63  t 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise JVatts  (516  | 

Give  thanks  to  God,  he  reigns  above JVatts  i77  J 

Give  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name JVatts  J74 

Give  thanks  to  God  most  high JVatts  228 

Give  thanks  to  God,  the  sovereign  Lord JVatts  228 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise JVatts  227 

Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame ! JVatts     61 

Glorious  thinffs  of  thee  are  spoken J\rewton  139 

Glory  to  Godl>n  high R.  HiWs  Col.  315 

Glory  l<)  thee,  my  God!  this  night Kenn    20 

Glory  10  the  Father  give Montgomery    27 

Go,  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim Morell  533 

God,  in  his  earthly  temple,  lays JVatts  \-'9> 

God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son Beddome  259 

God  is  gone  up  on  high C  JVesley    53  j 

God  is  my  strong  salvation Montgomery    60  i 

God  is  our  refuge  and  defence Montgomery    90  } 

God  is  our  refuge,  tried  and  proved Lyte    90  i 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints JVatts    89  J 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Cowper  '-84  ♦ 

God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope JVatts  1-25  j 

God  of  eternal  love  '. JVatts  176  J 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace  ! Lyte  1 17  t 

God  of  my  childhood,  and  my  youth ! JVatts  121  } 

God  of  my  life  !  look  gently  down JVatts    76  j 

God  of  my  life !  through  all  ray  days Doddridge  273  ♦ 

God  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise! JVatts  180  j 

God  of  our  lives  !  thy  various  praise Heginbotham  567  # 

God  of  the  morning !  at  thy  voice JVatts  558  t 

God  of  the  universe  !  to  thee Miss  Mary  O.  523  J 

Go,  messenger  of  peace  and  love  ! Balfour  5?b  * 

Go,  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord JVatts  525  | 

Go  lo  dark  Gethsemane Montgomery  '.i'.iQ  j 

Go,  ye  messengers  of  God  ! Marsdcn  533  # 

Good  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King JVatts  112  J 

Grace,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed Ji'utts  426  ♦ 

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)     Grace,  't  is  a  charming  sound Doddridge  426 

4     Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine ! J.  Stacker  363 

J     Grant  me  witlim  tliy  courts  a  place Montgomery    51) 

J     Great  Fatlier  of  eacti  perfect  gilt ! Doddridge  370 

*  Great  Father  of  mankind  ! Doddridge  521 

*  Great  Former  of  this  various  frame ! Doddridge  167 

'     Great  God  !  attend  to  ray  complaint Barlow  110 

J     Great  God!  attend  while  Zion  sings fVatts  i:*3 

*  Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou Watts  203 

*  Great  God  !  indulge  my  humble  claim fVatts  108 

t     Great  God !  I  own  thy  sentence  just fVatts  583 

i     Great  God  !  let  all  our  tuneful  powers Heginbotham  507 

J     Great  God !  now  condescend Fellows  496 

*  Great  God  of  nations !  now  to  thee Presb.  Col.  288 

*  Great  God !  the  nations  of  the  earth Oibbons  543 

(     Great  God  !  to  thee  my  evening-song Mrs.  Steele  558 

J     Great  God  !  to  what  a  glorious  height Watts  359 

*  Great  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand Doddridge  569 

J     Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear J.utker  599 

t     Great  God  !  whose  universal  sway Watts  122 

J     Great  Is  the  Lord,  his  works  of  might Watts  182     } 

J     Great  is  the  Lord  our  God Watts    93     J 

*  Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel ! Watts  VM     * 

t     Great  the  joy  when  Christians  meet O.  Burder  376     * 

*,     Guide  me,  6  thou  great  Jehovah  ! T.  Olivers  464.      \ 

»     Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews Watts  434     J 

*  Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say Watts  212     * 

'     Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help Watts  155     « 

J     Hail!  gracious  Source  of  every  good! Spirit  of  the  Psalms  106     \ 

*  Hail  I  great  Creator !  wise  and  good Oent.  Mag.  -JSO     J 

*  Hail !  morning  known  among  the  blest! Wardlaw  511     ♦ 

t     Hail !  sacred  truth !  whose  piercing  rays Lon.  Ev.  Mag.  259     * 

}     Hail  the  day  which  sees  him  rise ! C  Wesley  347     i 

*  Hail !  thou  long-expected  Jesus ! C.  Wesley  290     J 

*  Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed  ! Montgomery  J23     J 

*  Hail  to  the  Prince  of  life  and  peace ! Doddridge  361     * 

*t     Hallelujah  !  praise  the  Lord Hatjidd  253     \ 

J     Hallelujah  ;  raise.  Oh !  raise Conder  185     ' 

*  Happy  IS  he  who  fears  the  l-ord Watts  183     J 

*  Happy  soul !  thy  days  are  ending C.  Wesley  578     * 

'     Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place Wattn  520     * 

*  Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign Watts  434     t 

J     Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  feet Watts     13     J 

*  Hark !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound Watts  587     J 

«     Hark !  hark  !  the  gospel-trumpet  sounds Medley  402     J 

i     Hark !  hark !  the  notes  of  joy Reed's  Col.  292     t 

*f     Hark — my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord Cowper  466     i 

*  Hark  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices Kelly  318     j 

*  Hark !  that  shout  of  rapturous  joy Kelly  594     * 

*  Hark  the  glad  sound    the  Saviour  comes Doddridge  290     ♦ 

J     Hark !  the  herald-angels  sing Wesley  291     # 

J     Hark  !  the  judgment-trumpet  sounding Beman  597     J 

*  Hark !  the  song  of  jubilee Montgomery  540     J 

»     Hark !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy Evans  34 1     ♦ 

*t     Hark  !  what  celestial  notes Salisbury  Co/.- 293     t 

J     Hark !  what  mean  those  lamentations Cawood  529     , 

<     Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices Cawood  292     J 

J     Hasten,  Lord!  the  glorious  time Spirit  of  the  Psalms  124     * 

i     Hasten,  Lord  !  to  my  release Montgomery  120     \ 

\     Haste,  O  sinner !  to  be  wise 7   Scott  381     J 

*  Hear,  gracious  God !  my  humble  moan Mrs.  Steele  409     J 


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Hearken,  Lord  !  to  ray  complaints Montgomery    S:{  * 

Hear,  Lord  !  tlie  song  of  ])raise  and  prayer totcper    £9  i 

Hear  me,  O  God !  nor  hide  thy  face fVatts  h9  i 

Hear  me,  O  Lord !  in  ray  distress Montgomery  240  J 

He:ir  my  prayer,  Jehovan !  hear H\  Goodt  170  ♦ 

H  ear,  O  sinner !  mercy  hails  you Reed  :^8 2  j 

Hearts  of  stone !  relent,  relent C.  Wesley  405  t 

Hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken Cowper  -^91  i 

Hear  what  the  voice  Ironi  heaven  proclaims fVatts  57()  $ 

Heaven  has  confirmed  the  dread  decree Doddridge  593  J 

Heaven  is  the  land  where  troubles  cease S.  Lyrics  Oil  i 

He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners,  dies Watts  340  | 

He  lives,  the  everlasting  God Watts  -'05  t 

He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives Mrs.  Steele  300  * 

Help,  Lord  !  for  men  of  virtue  fail Watts    30  { 

Heralds  of  creation  !  cry Montgomery  250  J 

Here  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  God ! Watts  341  ♦ 

Here  cares  and  angry  passions  cease JVocl's  Col.  514  * 

He  reigns,  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns Watts  ItiO  # 

Here,  in  thy  name,  elernal  God  ! Montgomery  522  { 

He  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God Watts  148  J 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God ! Watts    73  { 

High  in  yonder  realms  of  light Rabies  603  { 

Ho  !  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh C.  Wesley  393  * 

Holy  Ghost !  dispel  our  sadness Toplady  30(5  / 

Holy  Ghost!  with  light  divine Reed  367  / 

Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King Watts  552  i 

Hosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound Watts  565  J 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord! .Addison  178  J 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts  5  4  t 

}     How  beautiful  the  sight Montgomery  224  ) 

{     How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies Mrs.  Barbauld  578  \ 

'     How  bright  a  day  was  that  which  saw Bathurst  515  J 

\     How  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn T.  Hastings  347  \ 

\     How  charming  is  the  place S.  Stennett  519  j 

♦  How  condescending  and  how  kind Watts  504  j 

J     How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear Watts  208  j 

t     How  far  beyond  our  mortal  sight Epis.  Col.  697  \ 

J     How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord ! Kennedy  449  j 

J     How  happy  are  the  souls  above Toplady  604  \ 

♦  How  heavy  is  the  night Watts  306  J 

\     How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies Mrs.  Steele  370  j 

I     How  honorable  is  the  place Watts  520  \ 

t     How  honored,  how  dear Conder  136  < 

/     How  large  the  promise,  how  divine Watts  494  | 

*,     How  long,  O  Lord  !  shall  1  complain Watts    31  j 

♦  How  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face Watts    31  ♦ 

♦  How  lovely,  and  how  fair Montgomery  136  t 

♦  How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart Mrs.  Steele  412  $ 

I     How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  s'rove Watts  463  i 

/     How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair Wo.tts  133  J 

}     How  pleasant 't  is  to  see Watts  225  » 

{     How  pleased  and  blest  was  I Watts  210  » 

J     How  precious  are  thy  thoughts  of  peace Montgomery  235  t 

t     How  precious  is  the  book  divine Fawcett  203  i 

♦  How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is Watts  395  J 

f     How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts Watts  197  | 

♦  How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life Watts  386  | 

♦  How  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race Watts  283  j 

t     How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place M^ntts  506  { 

♦  How  sweet  and  hearenly  is  the  sight Swain  435  i 

J     How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound Bowring  304  ] 


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J  How  sweet  on  thy  bosom  to  rest Searle  47G 

*  How  sweet  the  hour  of  closuig  day Batlmrst  585 

t  Ht)V/  sweet  tlie  melting  hiy E.  H.  F.  5lJG 

\  How  sweet  the  name  oi'  Jesus  sounds jXewton  3i22 

*  How  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhiie Keily  33:2 

*  How  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave Scotch  Far.  580 

*  How  swift  the  torrent  roils ! Doddridge  577 

t  How  vain  a  thought  is  bliss  below Mrs.  atecle  ti Ji 

{  How  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies Fratfs  Col.  Cli 

J  1  ask  not  wealth,  nor  pomp,  nor  power Heginbotham  423 

*  I  hear  Ihy  word  with  love IVatts    43 

/  I  lift  my  soul  to  God Watts    54 

*  I  love  the  Lord  ;  he  heard  my  cries Watts  188 

J  I  love  the  Lord  ;  his  gracious  ear Mrs.  Steele  187 

\  I  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word Hatts    43 

\  I  love  thy  kingdom.  Lord  ! Dwight  '23-2 

<  1  love  to  steal  awhile  away Mrs.  Bruwn  5G1 

t  I  saw  beyond  the  tomb Dwiglit  141 

«  I  send  tlie  joys  of  earth  away Watts  41G 

J  I  set  the  Lord  before  my  face Watts    :^5 

*  I  sing  ih'  almigiity  power  of  God Watts  275 

J  I  waned  patient  for  the  Lord Watts    80 

»  I  was  a  traitor  doomed  to  die Watts  305 

«  I  will  extol  thee,  Lord  on  high  ! Watts    63 

*  1  would  not  live  always  ;  I  ask  not  to  stay Mahlcnhurgk  Ctil 

\  If  human  kindness  meets  return J^ocl  507 

J  If  God  succeed  not  all  tlie  cost Watts  21t) 

*  If  God  to  build  the  house  deny li'atts  215 

*  I  '11  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day Watts    70 

*  I  '11  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath Watts  245 

}  I  '11  speak  the  honors  of  my  King Watts    87 

\  I  'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord Watts  475 

J  In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways Rylaud  421 

*  In  all  my  vast  (concerns  with  thee Watts  '■2Ja 

J  In  evil  long  I  look  delight JVewton  415 

*  In  God's  own  house,  pronounce  his  praise Watts  251 

'  In  Judah,  God  of  old  was  known Watts  J28 

j  In  mercy,  not  in  wrath,  rebuke J^^ewton    23 

*f  Inquire,  ye  pilgrims  !  fur  the  way Doddridge  390 

i  In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid Hawkesworth  557 

t  In  sweet  exalted  strains B.  Francis    57 

I  In  thee,  great  God  !  with  songs  of  praise Barluw    45 

I  In  this  calm,  impressive  hour T.  Hastings  554 

*  In  this  world  of  sin  and  sorrow Madan''s  Col,  446 

}  In  thy  presence,  we  appear Montgumenj  "ill 

*  In  time  of  tribulation Montgomery  J 29 

i  In  vain  the  erring  world  inquire Mrs.  Steele    2 1 

4  In  vain  the  fancy  strives  to  paint JVewton  586 

\  In  Zion's  sacred  gates Dwigkt  251 

}  Indulgent  Father !  by  whose  care Lon.  Ev.  Mug.  559 

5  Indulgent  God  !  whose  bounteous  care Oent.  Mag.  561 

Indulgent  Sovereign  of  the  skies ! Doddridge  541 

*  Infinite  loveliness  is  thine Fawcett  332 

'  Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer ! Toplady    72 

}  Interval  of  grateful  shade Doddridge  208 

J  Into  thy  hand,  O  God  of  truth ! Watts    64 

\  Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart Watts  221 

I  Is  this  the  kind  return Watts  454 

*  It  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand Watts  167 


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Jeliovah  reigns,  his  throne  is  high fVat.ts  276  ♦ 

Jehovah  reigns,  your  iribiile  briug fV.  Ouude    2S  | 

Jeliovah's  praise  sublime Cmider  191  | 

Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home -D.  Dickson  t;08  * 

Jesus !  and  shall  it  ever  be Oregg  A'i'i  i 

Jesus  demands  the  voice  of  joy W,  Ooude  1 14  \ 

Jesus !  hail !  enthroned  in  glory Bakewell  -ioQ  ♦ 

Jesus  !  I  come  to  thee Bwian  4 19  t 

Jesus  I  1  love  thy  charming  name Doddridge  301  t 

Jesus !  Iinraortal  King  !  arise Burder  541  t 

Jesus !  1  my  cross  have  taken Montgomenj  414  \ 

Jesus  invites  his  saints Watts  503  i 

Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies Watts  503  * 

Jesus,  Lord  !  we  look  to  thee C  Wesley  43(5  | 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul ! C.  Wesley  3 .4  ♦ 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone Ccnnic/c  'SGO  t 

Jesus,  our  Lord  !  ascend  thy  throne Watts  181  i 

Jesus,  our  Lord  !  how  rich  thy  grace ! Doddriilge  440  } 

Jesus  siiall  reign  where'er  the  sun Watts  123  \ 

Jesus,  the  Lord,  ascends  on  high W.  Goode    91  j 

Jesus  !  the  vision  of  thy  face Watts  308  * 

Jesus !  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend Parkinson'' s  Sel.  409  t 

Jesus :  thou  everlasting  King ! Watts  505  i 

Jesus !  thy  church  with  longing  eyes Bathurst  545  { 

Jesus !  thy  robe  of  righteousness J.   Wesley  314  } 

Jesus !  we  bow  before  thy  throne Bcmau  537  J 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well JVewton  484  * 

Join  all  the  glorious  names Watts  3-J9  | 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come Watts  1G2  / 

Judge  me,  Lord !  in  righteousness Montgomery    85  | 

Judge  me,  O  God !  and  plead  my  cause Barlow    84  j 

Judge  me,  O  Lord  !  and  prove  ray  ways Watts    5:5  J 

Judges,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws Watts  105  * 

Just  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word Watts    37  t 

t 

Keep  silence,  all  created  things  I Watts  281  J 

Kindly  the  Lord  appeared Searle  470  } 

Kindred  in  Christ  I  for  his  dear  sake Kcwtun  50 1  J 

Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong Watts  1  i8  t 

Know,  my  soul !  thy  full  salvation Montgomery  425  ♦ 

Lnden  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears Watts  258  J 

Lamb  of  God  !  whose  bleeding  love C.  Wesley  4-18  J 

Let  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise Watts  159  J 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join Watts  198  * 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds Watts   130  J 

Let  earthly  minds  the  world  pursue J^evoton  420  $ 

Let  everlasting  glories  crown Watts  2r0  J 

Let  every  creature  join Watts  247  j 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend Watts  392  { 

Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak Watts  2-i4  # 

Let  heathens  to  their  idols  haste Watts    34  * 

Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be Watts  38fi  ' 

Let  party-names  no  more Beddome  4:i7  ' 

Let  sinners  take  their  course Watts  10-2  J 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky T.  Cotter  ill  371  ♦ 

\     Let  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord! Watts  374  t 

J     Let  us  with  a  joyful  mind Milton  22!)  ^ 

J     Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice Watts  168  | 

*     Let  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice Watts    89  J 

}     Let  Zion'a  watchmen  all  awake Doddridge  525  J 

J     Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord Watts  384  ; 


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Liu  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise Wardlaw  1  l(i     } 

Liyht  of  lite,  seraphic  tire  1 C.  IVeslcy  481     ' 

Liyht  of  those  whose  drear.v  dwelling C.  Wesley  iiiiO     ♦ 

Like  sheep  we  went  asiray". tVatts  3U4     { 

Lo !  he  comes,  in  clouds  descending C.   Wesley  5S>5 

Lo  !  he  conieth— countless  trumpets WkitefieWs  CuL  alt.) 

Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land C.  Wesley  'SS.i 

Lo !  ihe  l.ord  Jehovah  liveth W.  Goode    30 

Lo  !  the  Lord,  the  mighty  Saviour W,  Ouode    73 

Lo !  the  migliiy  iJod  appearing W.  Guude    90 

Lo  !  what  a  glorious  corner-stone Watts  191 

Lo  !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears Watts  550 

Lo !  what  an  entertaining  signt Watts  i:i23 

Long  as  1  live,  1  '11  bless  thy  name Watts  243 

Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound Watts  454 

Look  down,  O  Lord !  wiih  pitying  eye Doddridge  490 

Look,  ye  saints  !  the  day  is  breaki'iig Kelly  551 

Look,  ye  saints  !  the  sight  is  glorious Kelly  352     \ 

Lord  !  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie Brown  408     * 

Lord !  at  thy  table,  we  behold J.  Stemutt  5U5 

Lord  !  belore  thy  ihrone  we  bend Bawdier  21 1 

Lord  !  for  ever  at  thy  side Muntgumtry  221 

Lord !  for  thy  servant  David's  sake Montgomery  22i 

Lord  God  of  my  salvation  ! J.ytc  141 

Lord !  hov/  secure  my  conscience  was Watts  389 

Lord  !  1  am  thine,  entirely  thine S.  Davies  5U0 

Lord  !  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin Watts    97 

Lord  !  I  can  not  let  thee  go JVewton  48(5 

Lord !  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes Watts    23 

Lord  !  I  esteem  thy  judgraeiits  right Watts  198 

Lord  !  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice Watts  J 99 

Lord  !  I  look  fur  all  to  thee J.ytc    GG 

Lord  !  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  dnys Watts    G9 

Lord  !  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress Watts    98 

Lord !  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults Watts  14G 

I^ord  !  in  the  morning,  Ihou  shalt  hear Watts    23 

Lord  I  let  me  know  mine  end Montgomery    79 

Lord  of  hosts  I  to  thee  we  rai~e Montgomery  5-2 

Lord  of  mercy  !  just  and  kind W.  Ooude    32 

Lord  of  my  life  !  Oh  !  may  thy  praise Mrs.  Steele    19 

Lord  of  the  vast  creation ! Buhner  517 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above  ! Watts  1 34 

Lord !  send  thy  servants  forth C.  Wesley  535 

Lord  !  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly Gibbons  5:<9 

Lord  !  thou  hast  calh.'d  thy  grace  to  mind Watts  137 

Lord  !  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry Wntts  l!i2 

Lord !  thou  hast  searcht-d" and  seen  me  through Watts  234 

Lord  !  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere Watts    37 

Lord  !  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  1  pray Watts    20 

Lord  !  't  is  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand Watts  151 

Lord  !  we  come  before  thee  now Hammond  479 

Lord !  we  confess  our  numerous  faults Watts  4:9 

Lord  !  we  have  heard  thy  v/orks  of  old Watts    85 

Lord !  what  a  feeble  piece Watts  147 

Lord  !  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace Watts  3^:7 

Lord  !  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I Watts  125 

Lord !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this Watts  453 

Lord  !  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o"er Watts  237 

Lord  !  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man Watts  241 

Lord  !  when  my  raptured  thought  surveys Mrs.  Steele  261 

Lord  !  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high Watts  1 18 

Lord!  when  we  bend  before  thy  throne PratVs  Col.  484 


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Lord !  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire Watts  i.'36  ♦ 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord IVatts  247 

Love  di viue !  all  love  excelling C.  Wesley  350 

Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned S.  Stennett  334 

Maker  and  Sovereign  Lord ! Watts    IG 

Marked  as  the  purpose  of  the  skies JVoe/  53U 

Men  of  God!  go  take  your  stations Kelly  531 

Mercy  and  judgment  are  my  song Watts  Ibti 

Mighty  God !  wliile  angels  bless  thee R.  Robinson  380 

Mine  eyes,  and  my  desire Watts  ^  55 

Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb Colly er  349 

Mortals  !  awake,  with  angels  join -S.  Medley  ^89 

My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord ! Watts  314 

My  drowsy  powers !  why  sleep  ye  so  ? Watts  450 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee R.  Palmer  335 

My  former  hopes  are  fled Coicper  388 

My  God !  accept  my  early  vows Watts  238 

My  God  !  consider  iny  distress Watts  201 

My  God  !  how  endless  is  thy  love Watts  51)4 

My  God  !  how  many  are  thy  fears. .     Watts    18 

My  God !  in  whom  are  all  the  springs Watts  104 

My  God !  my  everlasting  hope Watts  liO 

My  God  !  my  Father  !  blissful  name J)Irs.  Steele    65  j 

My  God  !  my  King  !  thy  various  praise Watts  24-2  « 

My  God !  my  life,  my  love Watts  208  } 

My  God  !  my  portion  and  my  love Watts  Sill  1 

My  God !  permit  me  not  to  be yVatts  274  • 

My  God !  permit  my  tongue Watts  110  j 

My  God  !  pre  erve  my  soul Dwight  JOl  « 

My  God !  tlie  spring  of  all  my  joys Watts  270  } 

My  God  !  the  steps  of  pious  men Watts    75  } 

My  God  !  thy  service  well  demands Doddridge  471  * 

My  God !  whene'er  my  longing  heart Jdrs   Htede  272  j 

My  God  !  wliile  impious  men Dwight  238  { 

My  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name Watts    65  ' 

My  Maker  and  my  King  ! Mrs.  Steele  271  \ 

My  never-ceasing  songs  shall  show Watts  142  J 

My  refuge  is  the  God  of  love Watts    30  * 

My  righteous  Judge  !  my  gracious  God ! Watts  239  « 

My  Saviour  and  my  King ! Watts    88  { 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  friend  ! Watts  121  { 

My  Shepherd  is  the  living  Lord IVatts    40  ♦ 

My  Shepherd's  name  is  Love Hatfield    49  t 

My  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need fVatts    47  i 

My  soul !  be  on  thy  guard Heath  4(18  i 

My  soul !  come,  meditate  the  day Watts  580  } 

My  soul !  how  lovely  is  the  place Watts  134  * 

My  soul !  repeat  his  praise Watts  172  * 

ISly  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust Watts  203  $ 

My  sold  !  thy  great  Creator  praise Watts  173  } 

My  soul !  triumphant  in  the  Lord Doddridge    48  } 

Mj  spirit  looks  to  God  alone Watts  107  j 

ftiy  .'spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord  I Watts    82  t 

My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy Beddomc  478  { 

My  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  friend Watts    24  J 

Naked,  as  from  the  earth  we  came Watts  445  * 

Nature  with  open  volume  stands Watts  344  J 

No  more,  my  God !  I  boast  no  more fVatts  459  } 

No  ofiernig  God  requires W.  Ooode  ]00  ♦ 

I     Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard Watts  610  ♦ 


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Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts Watts  330 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth Watts  37-2 

J     Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men Watts  309 

j     Not  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust Watts  187 

*  Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord Watts  408 

t     Not  with  our  mortal  eyes Watts  354 

i     Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme Langfurd  4-J5 

\     Now  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing Watts    86 

♦  Now  be  the  gospel-b.nner T.  Hastings  S-O 

J     Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  i)raise Watts  336 

*  Now  from  labor  and  from  care T.  Hastings  560 

;     Now,  gracious  Lord !  thine  arm  reveal JVewton  568 

J     Now  I  'm  convinced  the  Lord  is  kind Watts  126 

»     Now  ;n  the  heat  of  youthful  blood Watts  385 

♦  Now  in  the  hour  of  deep  distress Watts    46 

J     Now  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart Mrs.  Steele  499 

J     Now  is  til'  accepted  time Bobell  402 

J     Now  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust Watts    75 

i     Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King Heginbotham  258 

]     Now  let  our  clieerful  eyes  survey Doddridge  357 

♦  Now  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive Doddridge  526 

t     Now  let  our  failh  with  joy  survey Kelly  530 

t     Now  let  our  mournful  songs  record Watts    45 

1     Now  let  our  songs  arise W.  Ooode  159 

I     Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime J.  Bowden  608 

*  Now  let  our  voices  join Doddridge  417 

I     Now  living  walers  flow Mo-ntgomerifs  CoL  547 

J     Now  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace Watts    44 

i     Now  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid Watts  115 

}     Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song Watts  327 

I     Now  to  the  Lord  who  makes  us  know Watts  317 

\     Now  to  the  power  of  God  supreme Watts  427 

J     Now,  to  thy  sacred  house Dwight    84 

J     O  all  ye  nations !  praise  the  Lord Watts  190 

iO  city  of  the  Lord !  begin Logan  551 
O  God !  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries Watts  101 
O  God  of  Abra'm  !  hear T.  Hastings  497 
O  God  of  Delhel !  by  whose  hand Doddridge  480 

\     O  God  of  grace  and  righteousness ! Watts    19 

J     O  God  of  mercy !  hear  my  call Watts    99 

i     O  God  of  sovereign  grace Melrose  540 

\     O  God !  our  helpin  ages  past Watts  145 

iO  God  !  thou  art  my  God  alone Montgomery  108 
O  Lord  !  another  day  has  flown H,  K.  White  562 
O  Lord  !  encouraged  by  thy  grace Mrs.  Steele  494 
t     O  Lord  !  how  infinite  thy  love Merrick    81 

\     O  Lord !  how  many  are  my  foes Watts    17 

\     O  Lord  !  in  sorrow  I  resign Oems  411 

*  O  Lord  !  my  best  desires  fulfill Cowper  470 

j     O  Lord  !  my  heart  cries  out  for  thee Watts  134 

t     O  Lord  !  my  King !  how  excellent Montgomery    26 

'     O  Lord  !  our  (iod  !  arise Wardlaw^s  Col.  538 

*,     O  Lord !  our  heavenly  King ! Watts    26 

t     O  Lord,  our  Lord  !  how  wondrous  great Watts    25 

I     O  Lord !  our  Lord !  in  power  divine /*^.  Ooode    25 

J     O  Lord !  thy  work  revive T.  Hastings  487 

♦  O  my  soul !  what  means  this  sadness Fawcett  441 

\     O  Spirit  of  the  living  God! Montgomery  547 

\     O  Sun  of  Righteousness !  arise Village  Hymns  487 

\     O  thou  God !  who  hearest  prayer ! Conder 


U  inou  lioa ;  wno  nearest  prayer ; y^uniLci    joj      t 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer! PratVs  Col.  364     J 


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O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry ! Watts    97  ♦ 

O  thou  who  givest  all  their  food  ! Conder  573  i 

O  thou  !  whose  grace  and  justice  reigns Watts  2li  f 

O  thou  !  whose  justice  reigns  on  high Watts  103  * 

O  thou !  whose  mercy  guides  my  ways Edmeston  44'J  J 

O  lliou  !  whose  tender  mercy  hears Mrs.  Steele  ■i04  * 

O  Zion  !  tune  thy  voice Doddridge  496  J 

O  Zion  !  when  1  think  on  lliee KeUy  2  iJ  J 

Oh!  bejoytul  in  the  Lord Conder  166  J 

Oh  !  blessed  souls  are  they Watts    i)7  j 

Oh  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! Watts  17J  « 

Oh  !  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul!  jMontgoviery  172  *, 

Oh  !  come,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord Montgomery  157  J 

Oh  !  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth S.  Medley  303  ♦ 

Oh  !  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly Mrs.  Steele  431  * 

Oh  !  lor  a  closer  walk  with  God Cowper  465  \ 

Oh !  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day Hart  456  J 

Oh !  for  an  overcoming  faith Watts  584  ♦ 

Oh !  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy Watts    92  t 

Oh  !  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray Mrs.  Steele  603  * 

Oh  !  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing C.  Wesley  300  \ 

Oh  !  for  that  tenderness  of  heart C.  Wesley  441  ♦ 

Oh  !  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord Bathurst  175  * 

Oh  !  great  is  Jehovah,  and  great  be  his  praise Montgomery    94  ♦ 

Oh  !  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice Doddridge  498  \ 

Oh  !  happy  man  whose  soul  is  filled Watts  217  J 

Oh !  happy  they  who  know  the  Lord Scotch  Cong.  Col.  465  ♦ 

Oh  I  haste,  with  every  gift  inspired Dwight  119  ♦ 

Oh  !  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy J^ewton  4-22  » 

Oh  !  how  i  love  thy  holy  law Watts  197  | 

Oh  !  how  I  love  thy  holy  word Cowper  195  \ 

Oh  !  if  my  soul  was  formed  for  woe Watts  411  * 

Oh  !  let  me,  gracious  Lord !  extend Merrick    77  # 

Oh  !  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still Bowring  473  ' 

Oh !  render  thanks  to  God  above Tate  and  Brady  175  f 

Oh  !  speak  that  gracious  word  again JVewton    99  J 

Oh  !  that  I  could  for  ever  dwell Reed  323  j 

Oh !  that  I  knew  the  sacred  place Watts  465  « 

Oh  I  that  the  Lord's  salvation Lyte    33  i 

Oh !  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  way Watts  200  i 

Oh  !  that  thy  statutes  every  hour Watts  202  \ 

Oh !  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys Watts  328  J 

Oh  !  weep  not  for  the  joys  that  fade Knowles  605  | 

Oh  I  what  amazing  words  of  grace S.  Medley  397  } 

Oh  !  what  is  earthly  pleasure T.  Hastings    79  \ 

Oh !  where  shall  rest  be  found Montgomery  604  * 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness P.  Williams  549  t 

O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness T.  Cotterill  548  t 

Once  1  thought  my  mountain  strong J\l'ewton  451  { 

Once  more,  my  soul !  the  rising  day Watts  557  \ 

On  God  the  race  of  man  depends Watts  111  J 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand S.  Stennett  613  « 

On  thee,  each  morning,  O  my  God ! Kippis  565  i 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing Kelly  532  J 

Our  heavenly  Father !  hear Montgomery  485  ♦ 

Our  helper,  God  !  we  bless  thy  name Doddridge  568  J 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead C.  Wesley    52  • 

Out  of  the  depths  of  woe Montgomery  220  J 

Out  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress Watts  218  J 

Palms  of  glory,  raiment  bright Montgomery  620  J 

Parting  soul !  the  flood  awaits  thee Edmeston  581  J 


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Peace !  't  is  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand Doddridge  58-2 

People  of  the  living  God ! Montgomery  415 

Permit  me,  Lord  !  to  seek  thy  face Mrs.  Steele  201) 

Pleiising  spring  again  is  here CuUyer  571 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair Watts  ;^07 

Pour  out  thy  Spirit  from  on  high Montgomery  52(i 

Praise  on  thee,  in  Zion's  gates Cornier  114 

Praise,  everlasting  praise  be  paid Watts  270 

Praise  the  Lord— his  power  confess Wravghum  252     J 

Praise  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above Toplady  252     ' 

Praise  the  Lord ;— ye  heavens  !  adore  him Dublin  Col.  249     ' 

Praise  to  God !  immortal  praise Mrs.  Barbauld  2:;4     { 

Praise  to  the  Lord  on  high Doddridge  332     } 

Praise  waits  in  Zion,  Lord !  for  thee Watts  1)2     { 

Praise  ye  Jehovah's  name W.  Goode  253     < 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name Watts  22tJ     ' 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  shaU  join Watts  244     { 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;  't  is  good  to  raise Watts  245     { 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire Montgomery  481      J 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus !  at  thy  feet S.  Utennett  408     J 


Quiet  Lord !  my  froward  heart A''eicton  220 

Raise  thee,  my  soul !  fly  up  and  run Watts  614 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs , Watts  333 


'  Rejoice,  ye  righteous  !  in  the  Lord Watts    Oi 

{  Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high  ! Watts    5 1 

}  Repent !  the  voice  celestial  cries Doddridge  381 

{  Rest,  from  thy  labor,  rest Montgomery  5-27 

J  Return,  my  roving  heart !  return Doddridge  452 

t  Return,  my  soul !  unto  thy  rest Montgomery  188 

{  Return,  O  God  of  love  !  return Watts  1 46 

}  Return,  O  wanderer !  now  return Colly er  400 

♦  Return  to  the  guide  of  thy  youth Reed  445 

J  Rise,  glorious  sun  !  supremely  bright Beddome  304 

♦  Rise,  gracious  God !  and  shine Pratt'' s  Col.  5-29 

♦  Rise,  my  soul !  and  stretch  thy  wings Seagrave  4.28 

J  Rise,  O  my  soul !  pursue  the  path jYcedkam  427 

}  Rock  of  ages !  cleft  for  me Toplady  336 

♦  Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean  ! Praties  Col.  532 

I  Safely  through  another  week Me-oton  509 

I  Saints  with  pious  zeal  attending Taylor  273 

J  Salvation  is  for  ever  nigh Watts  138 

j  Salvation !  Oh  !  the  joyful  sound Watts  417 

}  Saviour  !  breathe  an  evening-blessing Edmeston  150 

\  Saviour !  visit  thy  plantation Meioton  491 

J  Say,  sinner  !  hath  a  voice  within Hyde  389 

\  Search  my  heart — my  actions  prove Wravgham    57 

j  See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain Kelly  493 

♦  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand Doddridge  493 

t  See  th'  eternal  Judge  descending Cleland's  Hymns  600 

I  See  the  ransomed  millions  stand Conder  554 

}  See,  what  a  living  stone Watts  194 

♦  Servant  of  God !  well  done Montgomery  527 

J  Servants  of  God  I  in  joyful  lays Montgomery  185 

*,  Shall  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life Dwight  140 

♦  Shall  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood Watts  279 

t  Shall  we  go  on  to  sin Watts  457 

{  Shepherds !  hail  the  wondrous  stranger Chn.  Psalmist  294 

J  Show  pity,  Lord !  O  Lord !  forgive Watts    97 


yoice,  the  Lord  is  King C.  Wesley  321     } 


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Shine  on  our  land,  Jehovah  shine Watts  116  j 

Shout,  for  the  great  Redeemer  reigns Beddome  533  i 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time Hervey  449  t 

Sing,  all  ye  lands  !  with  rapture  sing . Hatfield  164  J 

Sing,  all  ye  nations !  to  the  Lord Watts  1 15  J 

Sing,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord ! Doddridge  418  * 

Sing— hallelujah  !  praise  the  Lord Sweetner  379  t 

Sing  to  the  Lord  aloud Watts  131  J 

Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name JVatts  156  J 

Sing  to  the  Lord  most  high Bwight  165  J 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands ! Watts  158  * 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts ! Watts  594  { 

Sinner !  art  thou  still  secure J^ewton  382  i 

Sinner !  Oh  !  why  so  thoughtless  grown Watts  380  j 

Sinner !  stop.  Oh !  stop  and  think J^Tewton  379  * 

Sinners !  the  voice  of  God  regard Fawcett  398  t 

Sinners  I  turn,  why  will  ye  die ! C.  Wesley  398  { 

Sinners !  will  you  scorn  the  message Allen  401  J 

So  fades  the  lovely  blooming  flower Jilrs.  Steel  550  J 

Softly  now,  the  light  of  day Epis,  Col.    59  * 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express Watts  472  i 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong Watts  181  J 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang Montgomery  286  J 

Sons  of  men  !  behold  from  far Wesley  294  j 

Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say Watts    58  t 

Soon  as  the  morning  rays  appear Wrangham    22  *t 

Sovereign  of  worlds !  display  thy  power B.  H,  Draper  539  \ 

Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all ! Raffies  407  J 

Spirit  of  holiness!  look  down Bathurst  420  * 

Spirit  of  peace  !  celestial  Dove  ! Sjnrit  of  the  Psalms  224  \ 

Spirit  of  power  and  might !  behold Montgomery  546  i 

Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord Montgomery  278  J 

Stand  up,  my  soul !  shake  oflf  thy  fears Watts  433  j 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit !  stay C.   Wesley  369  t 

Stoop  down,  my  thoughts !  that  used  to  rise Watts  590  i 

Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies Mrs.  Steele  342  J 

Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh Mrs.  Steele  369  J 

Sure  there  's  a  righteous  God Watts  126  t 

Sweet  is  the  last,  the  parting  ray PratVs  Sel.  563  i 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace Watts  243  \ 

Sweet  is  the  time  of  spring Oems  571  ♦ 

Sweet  is  the  work,  ray  God  !  my  King Watts  151  ♦ 

Sweet  is  the  work,  OLord ! Spirit  of  the  Psalms  151  ' 

Sweet  peace  of  conscience,  heavenly  guest Heginbotham  443  \ 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing Beatty  416  J 

Sweet  was  the  time,  when  first  I  felt JVewton  464  * 

Swell  the  antheui,  raise  the  song Hartford  Col.  287  * 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days Watts    77 

Tell  us  wand'rer,  wildly  roving Gems  394 

Thank  and  praise  Jehovah's  name Montgomery  178 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come Watts  596 

The  day  of  wrath— that  dreadful  day Walter  Scvtt  601 

That  man  is  blest  who  slands  in  awe Watts  183 

That  once-loved  form  now  cold  and  dead Mrs.  Steele  579 

Th'  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  high Watts  160 

Th'  atoning  work  is  done Kelly  361 

T!ie  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's Watts    52 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name Watts  574 

Thee  will  I  bless,  O  Lord,  my  God  ! Wrangham    71 

Thee  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  strength ! Watts    36 

The  festal  morn,  my  God  !  is  come Merrick  210  * 


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J     The  giddy  world,  with  flattering  tongue Dwight    61  1 

*  The  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge Scott  591  j 

J     The  god  of  nature  and  of  grace Montgomery  2(57  ♦ 

}     The  haughty  sinners  I  have  seen fVatts    ?()  } 

J     The  head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns Kelly  353  } 

J     The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord ! IVnttn    39  J 

J     The  liours  of  evening  close Mrs.  Conder  5G4  J 

*  The  King  of  saints,— how  fair  his  lace IVutt.s    87  { 

}     The  law  by  Moses  came Watts  319  ' 

i     The  Lord  appears  my  helper  now fVatts  192  t 

J     The  Lord  ascends  on  high fVatts    17  * 

{     The  Lord  descended  from  above Stcmhuld    38  } 

*  The  Lord  descending  from  above Watts  299  } 

t     The  Lord, — how  wondrous  are  his  ways Watts  17  I  ♦ 

\     The  Lord  is  come,  the  heavens  proclaim Watts  160  t 

J     The  Lord  is  gracious  to  forgive Montgomery  240  J 

J     The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know Montgomery    50  2 

*  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ! Kelly  34!)  } 

J     The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns Wntts  154  } 

*  Tiie  Lord  Jehovah  reigns Watts  I6.J  j 

\     The  Lord  Jeliovah  reigns Watts  262  # 

J     The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare Jlddison    47  \ 


Tlie  Lord  my  Shepherd  is Watts    48 

*  The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light Watts    58     \ 

J  The  Lord  of  Sabbath  let  us  praise .S\  Wesleij,  Jr.  515     } 

'  The  Lord  on  high  proclaims Watts  282     < 

J  The  Lord  our  God  is  full  of  might H.  K.  White  '283 

i  The  Lord  shall  come !  the  earth  shall  quake Hcber  593 

\  The  Lord,  the  God  of  glory  reigns Mrs  Steele  152 

<  The  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne Watts    95 

J  The  Lord,  the  Sovereign  King Watts  173 

t  The  Lord  unto  thy  prayer  attend Wrangliavi    44 

*t  The  man  is  ever  blest Watts    14 

J  The  mercies  of  my  God  and  King I.ijte  144 

*  The  mind  was  formed  to  mount  sublime Mrs.  Steele  444 

»  The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place Montgomery  342 

*  The  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee Watts  11 1 

J  The  praises  of  my  tongue Watts  122 

i  The  promise  of  my  Father's  love Watts  502 

J  The  promises  I  sing Doddridge  281 

J  The  Saviour  calls — let  every  ear Mrs.  Steele  391 

t  The  Saviour  kindly  calls Doddridge  495 

t  The  Saviour  !  Oh  !  what  endless  charms Mrs.  Steele  311 

i  Tlie  spacious  firmament  on  high Addison    40 

*f  The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word Cowpcr  204 

J  The  Spirit  like  a  peaceful  dove Watts  364 

*  The  tempter  to  my  soul  hath  said Montgomery    18 

*  The  voice  of  free  grace  cries, — Escape  to  the  mountain Thornby  302 

*  There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood Cuwper  303 

*i  Tiiere  is  a  glorious  world  of  light Miss  Jane  Taylor  610 

\  There  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks Mrs.  Steele  261 

J  There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands Watts  587 

*  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight Watts  602 

t  There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace W.  B.  Tappan  C06 

)  There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest W.  B.  Tappan  606 

i  These  glorious  minds,— how  bright  they  shine Watts  017 

J  They  who  toil  upon  the  deep Montgomery  179 

*  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord  .'  we  love Doddridge  513 

I  Think,  mighty  God  !  on  feeble  man Waits  J44 

t  This  day  the  Lord  hath  called  his  own Bathurst  516 

*  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made Watts  193 

i  This  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love Watts  260 


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This  place  is  h(»ly  ground Montgomery  588 

This  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's Watts    51     j 

This  world  is  i^oor  from  shore  to  shore Mclgon  6 12     t 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave,  but  we  will  not  deplore  thee Heber  583     J 

Thou  art  my  portion,  ()  my  God  I IVatts  196     i 

Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone Q.  W.  Doave  337     J 

Thou  God  of  love,  thou  ever  blest ! Watts  i205     j 

Ttiou  lovely  source  of  true  delight Mrs.  Steele  31G     # 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart ! Mrs.  Steele  3J5     \ 

Thou  that  dost  my  life  prolong Tate  and  Brady  555     J 

Thou  very-jjresent  Aid  ! C.  Wesley  309     J 

Thou  who  art  enthroned  above Sandys  J52     # 

Thou !  whom  my  soul  admires  above Watts  355     t 

Tiiou,  whose  almighty  word Prates  Col.  375     i 

Thrice  happy  he,  who  shuns  the  way Montgomery    13     J 

Thrice  happy  man !  who  fears  the  Lord Watts  183     * 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life Tate  and  Brady    72     ♦ 

Througli  endless  years  Ihou  art  the  same Tate  and  Brady  U.9 

Through  every  age,  elerual  God ! Watts  145 

Tlirough  sorrow's  iiight,  and  danger's  path H.  K.  White  592 

Through  the  day  thy  love  has  spared  us Kelly  560 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on Watts  5'i3 

Tims  God,  ih'  eternal  Falher,  -pake Watts  180 

Thy  glory,  Lord !  the  heavens  declare ^Montgomery    41 

Tliy  gracious  presence,  U  my  God  ! Mrs.  Steele  473 

Thy  law  is  perfeci.  Lord  of  light ! Montgomery    41 

Tl)y  lire  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord  ! S'.  Stennett  496 

Thy  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lord ! Watts  199 

Thy  mercy,  mv  God  !  is  the  theme  of  my  song J.  Stacker  267 

Thy  name,  ahiiighty  Lord  ! Watts  190 

Thy  people,  Lord !  who  trust  thy  word Voke  548 

Thy  way,  O  God !  is  in  the  sea Fatccctt  285 

Tin)e  is  winging  us  away Burton  570 

'T  is  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come Watts  457 

'T  is  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand Watts  113 

'T  is  finished  !  so  the  Saviour  cried S.  Stennett  340 

'T  is  God,  the  Spirit,  leads Beddume  365 

'T is  midnight-and  on  Olive's  brow W.  B.  Tappan  338 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race Tate  and  Brady  117 

To-day— if  ye  will  hear  his  voice Kenfs  Col.  395     <; 

To  God  add  ress  the  joyful  psalm Spirit  of  the  Psahns  162     | 

To  God  I  cried  v;ith  mournful  voice Watts  128 

To  God  1  lifi  mine  eyes ^atts  207 

To  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known Watts  239 

To  God,  in  whom'l  Irust Watts    56 

To  God,  the  great,  the  ever-blessed Watts  176 

To  God,  the  only  wise Watts  305 

To  heaven  1  lift  my  waiting  eyes Watts  206 

To  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope Cowper  3!9 

To-morrow,  Lord  !  is  thine Doddridge  387 

To  our  almighty  Maker,.God Watts  161 

To  our  God,  loud  praises  give Condor  230 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name Mrs.  Steele  335 

To  praise?  the  ever-bounteous  Lord Jfeedham  572 

To  spend  one  sacred  day Watts  1 35 

To  tl-.ee,  before  the  dawning  light Watts  196 

\     To  thee,  great  Source  of  light ! S.  Lrjrics  270 

♦  To  thee,  most  holy  and  most  high Watts  127 

*t     To  thee,  mv  God  and  Saviour Haweis  326 

j     To  thee,  my  God !  ray  heart  shall  bring Mrs.  Steele  268 

♦  To  thee,  O  Lord  !  I  raise  my  cries Barlow    60 

♦  To  the  Source  of  every  blessing Bathurst  377 

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To  thy  pastures,  fair  and  large Merrick    60 

To  your  Creator,  God Mrs.  Steele  265 

'T  was  by  an  order  from  the  Lord fVatts  i.'57 

'T  was  from  thy  hand,  my  God !  I  came fVatts  235 

'T  was  in  the  watches  of  ihe  night Watts  109 

'T  was  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night M^atta  502 


t     United  prayers  ascend  to  thee Colhjer  497 

\     Unshaiien  as  the  sacred  hill Watts  212 

i     Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ! Wutts  S7a 

J     Up  from  my  youth— may  Israel  say Watts  217 

*  Up  to  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high Watts  27  8 

i     Vain  are  the  hopes,  the  sons  of  men Watts  459     \ 

*t     Vainly  through  night's  weary  hours Spirit  of  the  Psalms  217     J 

*  Wait,  O  my  soul !  thy  Maker's  will Beddome  474     { 

}     Wake  the  song  of  jubilee Bacmi  553     * 

J     Watchman !  tell  us  of  the  night Bowring  5-28     * 

}     Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God C,  Wesley  40tj     i 

J     Welcome !  delightful  morn  ! Haytcard  510     \ 

J      Welcome,  O  Saviour !  to  my  heart Bourne's  Col.  419     j 

*  Welcome,  sacred  day  of  rest ! W.  Brown  513     | 

*  Welcome— sweet  day  of  rest ! Watts  509     | 

J     Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer ! Evan.  Mag.  414     i 

*  We  lift  our  hearts  to  tl;ee J.  Wesley  555     i 

J      We  love  thee.  Lord  !  and  we  adore Watts     :8     ♦ 

i     We  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies JVewton  468     ♦ 

*  We  sing  the  praise  of  him  who  died Kelly  343     t 

*  What  are  these  in  bright  array Montgomery  618     * 

*  What  are  those  soul-reviving  strains Pratt's  Col.  301     J 

i     What  blissful  harmonies  above Mrs.  Conder  621      J 

}     What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring Watts  316     ' 

J     What  is  life?    'T  is  but  a  vapor Kelly  614     * 

*  What  shall  I  render  to  iny  God Watts  189     J 

J     What  sinners  value,  I  resign Watts    35     ' 

t     What  though  a  tliousaud  at  thy  side Watts  148     \ 

I     When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God  ! .Addison  272     \ 

\     When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day Mrs.  Barbauld  517     \ 

\     When  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  lile Collycr  5n     i 

\     When  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away Mrs.  Steele  591     ♦ 

*  When  fainting  in  the  sultry  waste Mrs.  Steele  275     i 

iWhen  gathering  clouds  around  1  view Mrs.  Hebcr  357      ! 
When  gloomy  doubts  and  fears Mrs.  Steele  440     \ 

!*     When  God  from  sin's  captivity Muntgomcry  214     | 
When  God  in  wrath  shall  come Dwight  105 

*  When  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong Watts     34 

*  When  God  revealed  liis  gracious  name Watts  215 

t      When  I  can  read  my  title  clear Watts  428 

i      When  I  can  trust  my  all  with  God Conder  477 

i      When  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand Watts  186 

I      When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross Watts  345 

*  When  1  the  holy  grave  survey B.  Wallin  351 

I      When  Jesus  left  the  throne  of  God Montgomery  495 

*  When  man  grows  bold  in  sin Watts    74 

S      When  marshaled  on  the  nightly  plain H.  K.  White  298 

J      When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past J^oel  472 

f     When  my  cries  ascend  to  thee W.  Ooode    52 

J     When  O  dear  Jesus  !  when  shall  I Cennick  519 

t     When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see Montgomery  475 

J     When  overwhelmed  with  grief Watts  107 

\     When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death Addison  596 


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i  PAGE 

I     When  shall  the  voice  of  singing PratVs  Col.  541) 

j     Wlieu  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise Mrs.  Steele  323 

J     When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies Lord  Glendg  56J 

»     Wlien  tlie  great  Judge,  supreme  and  just Watts    28 

}     Wlien  tlie  vale  of  death  appears OUbert  579 

{     When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge  !  shalt  come Oolngtoii's  Scl.  600 

'     When  we,  our  wearied  limbs  lo  rest Tate  and  Brady  '231 

J     Whence  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise JVatts  442 

t     Where  Baljylon's  broad  rivers  roll Montgomery  232 

t     ^ Vhere  is  my  Saviour  now Raffles  442 

{     Where  shall  the  man  be  found fVatts    55 

{     Wliere  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find Watts  222 

J     Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord Stcnnett  485 

♦  While  all  the  angel-throng Montgomery  373 

♦  While  beauty  clothes  the  fertile  vale Mrs.  Steele  570 

t     While  I  keep  silence  and  conceal Watts    67 

}     While  I  to  grief  my  soul  gave  way JVewton  ■iSJ 

J     While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light JDwigkt  140 

♦  While  my  Redeemer 's  near Mrs.  Steele    49 

}     While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night Tate  295 

t     While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power ! Miss  H.  M.  Williams  478 

♦  While  through  this  changing  world  we  roam Montgomery  444 

',     While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun Mcwton  147 

{     Who  are  these  that  come  from  far Kelly  519 

♦  Who  can  describe  tlie  joys  that  rise Watts  422 

»     Who  make  the  Lord  of  hosts  their  tower Montgomery  213 

♦  Who,  O  Lord  !  when  life  is  o'er Merrick    33 

{     Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place Watts    33 

{     Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn Watts  4(j3 

♦  Why  did  the  nations  join  to  slay Watts    15 

♦  Why  does  the  Lord  stand  off  so  far Watts    29 

I     Why  do  we  mourn,  departing  friends Watts  582 

i     Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee Watts  455 

J     Why,  O  God  !  thy  people  spurn  V Hatfield  106 

I     Why  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow Cong.  H.  Book  576 

]     AVhy  should  the  children  of  a  King Watts  31)9 

♦  W^hy  should  the  mighty  make  their  boast Barlow  100 

J     Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die Watts  58 1 

$     Why  sinks  my  soul  desponding T.  Hastings  388 

i     Why,  when  storms  around  you  gather Searle  476 

I     Why  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares Doddridge  38 1 

♦  Wide,  ye  heavenly  gates !  unfold Spirit  of  the  Psalms    54 

{     Will  God  for  ever  cast  us  off Watts   127 

I     With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue Watts  233 

}     With  earnest  longings  of  the  mind Watts    82 

i     With  grateful  hearts,  with  joyful  tongues Kippis  28S 

}     With  humble  heart  and  tongue Fawcett  204 

J     With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day Spirit  of  the  Psalms  209 

;     With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace Watts  299 

>     With  ray  whole  heart  I  '11  raise  my  song Watts    27 

J     With  my  whole  heart  I  've  sought  thy  face Watts  201 

\     With  reverence  let  the  sai)its  appear Watts  143 

♦  With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud Watts  246 

J     With  tears  of  anguish  1 1  iment 6\  Stennett  410 

♦  Within  thy  house  O  Lord,  our  God ! Con.  Ev.  Mag.  523 

t     Worthy  tlie  Lamb  of  boundless  sway Shirley  355 

{     Would  you  behold  the  works  of  God  ? Watts  177 

J     Would  you  win  a  soul  to  God  ? Hammond  492 

♦  Ye  angels !  who  stand  round  the  throne De  Fleury  331 

i     Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth !  adieu Mrs.  Steele  307 

J     Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven !  farewell Doddridge  586 


I 


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646  FIRST  LINES  OF  PSALMS  AND  HYMNS 


PAGK 

J     Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm ! Doddridge  40  J 

i     Ye  holy  souls  !  in  bod  rejoice Watts    Gil 

»     Ye  humble  souls  !  approach  your  God Mrs.  Steele  'iOG 

J     Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord ! Doddridge  4 1 1 

'     Ye  isles  aud  shores  of  every  sea ! H'atts  IG  i 

J     Ye  men  and  angels !  witness  now Bcddume  50 1 

J     Ye  messengers  of  Christ ! Voke  5:i  I 

J     Ye  mourning  saints !  whose  streaming  tears Doddridge  5f!5 

J     Ye  nations  round  tlie  earth  !  rejoice I-Vatts  .  G;i 

*  Ye  saints !  your  music  bring Reed  351 

*4     Ye  servants  of  God  ! C.   kVesley  154 

j     Ye  servants  of  th'  almighty  King ! Watts  i84 

J     Ye  servants  of  the  living  God  ! Batkurst  215 

J     Ye  servants  of  tiie  Lord  ! Doddridge  4'  8 

J     Yes — I  will  bless  thee,  O  ray  God  ! Heginbotkam  ti87 

*  Yes,  my  native  land  !  I  love  thee .S'.  F.  Smith  53G 

i     Ye  sons  of  men  !  a  feeble  race fVatts  149 

i     Ye  sous  of  men  !  with  joy  record Doddridge  2  i^-i 

J     Ye  sons  of  pride  !  that  hale  the  just fVatts    95 

J     Yes,  the  Redeemer 's  gone fVatts  3G0 

*  Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose Doddridge  349 

J     Ye  trembling  captives !  hear Pratt- s  Col.  538 

i     Ye  trembling  souls!  dismiss  your  fears Bcddume  4G-2 

*i     Ye  tri  bes  of  Adam !  join Watts  243 

}     Ye  who  delight  to  serve  the  Lord  ! Watts  18G 

*  Ye,  who  despise  the  Saviour's  grace ! U.  K.  W.  Beraan  384 

*  Ye,  who  in  his  courts  are  found  ! R.  HiWs  Col.  396 

*  Ye,  who  obey  th'  immortal  King ! Watts  2.!0 

J     Ye  wreiciied,  hungry,  starving  poor  ! Mrs.  Steele  396 

'     Yoiu*  harps,  ye  trembling  saints ! Toplady  446 

}     Zion !  awake,  thy  strength  renew Shrubsole  542 

t     Zion  stands  with  hills  suiTomaded Kelly  214 


* 


HSDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Abba  Father,  99,  211,  453,  4G1. 

Abraham,  J  74,  457,  494.  497. 

Absence  of  God,  131,  141. 

Accepted  time,  40-2.     See — To-day. 

Acce.'^s  to  God.  Ill,  138,  354. 

Admi-ssioiis,  498,  499,  5'Jl. 

Ado()tion,  108,  21.5,  420,  460,  461. 

Adoration,  154,  156,  161,  18.5,  227, 
265.     See — Praise. 

Adversity.     See  ^Afflictions. 

Advocat-e,  30.5,  409. 

Afflictions,  2\  8.3,  84,  128,  169,  170, 
191,  195, 202, 2;{9, 445, 448, 449,472. 

Alarm,  37.1—337. 

All-Sufficiency  of  God,  107. 

Almost  Cbrisliau,  337. 

Alms,  183.  See  Charity,  and  Lib- 
erality, 

Ambition,  221. 

Angels,  ti9,  70,  72,  149, 173,  205, 291, 
292,  295,  297,  359,  453. 

Apostasy.     See — Backslider, 

Apostle's  Commission,  525. 

Ascension.     .See — Christ. 

Ashamed,  333,  475,  504. 

Assurance,  369,  428,  475. 

Atheism,  32. 

Atonement.     See — Christ. 

Backslider,  55,  97, 98,  99,  188,  406, 

412,  445,  452,  45.5,  465. 
Banner,  Gospel,  529,  .533. 
Baptism,  494,  496,  497. 
Beatitudes,  435. 
Being  of  God,  40,  41,  42,  261, 
Belie\'Ter3,  463.     See — Saints. 
Benevolence,  183.     See — Charity. 
Benevolent  Societies,  43b,  439,  440. 
Bereavement,  445.     See — Death. 
Bethel,  480. 

Bethlehem's  Star,  294,  296,  298. 
Bible,   198,  203.     See— Scriptures. 
Blessedness,  217,  430. 
Blood.     See— Christ. 
Bondage,  423. 
Bones,  Drv,  490. 
Brokof  Life,  281,  449. 
Bread,  503. 
Breathing   after  Holiness,  43,  146, 

201),   269,  366,  420,  431,  441,  444, 

451,  473,  507. 
Broad  Way,  387.    See— End  of  the 

IVicked. 
B-otherly  Love,  223,  224,  225,  435. 
Burden,  76,99,  103.     See— Guilt. 


Calvary,  36,  345,  394,  448,  475. 
Canaan,  177,423. 
Captives,  214,  231,  232,  233. 
Carnal  Ji'VS,  416.     See — Pleasures. 
Charity,  8J,  183,  438,  439,  440. 
Chastisement,  76,  176,  194,  195,  202. 

Ser. — Afflictions. 
Children,  24,  27,  5-*,  70, 121, 130, 301, 
40:<,  404.  493,  495,  493 ;  Death  of, 
585. 
Chuice,  196,305. 
Christ,  2.-9—362. 

Advent,   8!,  158,  162,  298, 

307,  336. 
Advocate,  305,  409. 
Agonv,  333,  339,  342,  345. 
Ascension,  17,  51  91,92,93, 

118,  347,  348,  319. 
Atonement,   80,    110,    304, 
303,  3fJ2, 406.  See— Death 
of  Christ. 
Birth,  292,  293,  295. 
Beauty,  87,  88.      See— Ex- 
cellency. 
Blood,  80, 215,  342,  344, 358. 
Bread,  503. 
Captain,  433,  531. 
Compassion,  299,  30.5,  309, 

357,  504. 
Condescension,  2.5, 493,  504, 

517. 
Conqueror,  53,  88,  93. 
Corner-stone,  191,  193, 194. 
Coronaiion,  73,  87,  91,  3)2, 

352,  356. 
Cross,   32),   339,   340,  341, 

342,  343.  345,  351. 
Death,  :<5,  180,336,339,340, 

34!.     See — Atonement. 
Desire  of  nil  nations,  313, 

517. 
Divinitv,  86,  87,  92,  93, 313, 

318,321,324,517. 
Exaltation,    15,   16,  25,  39, 
45,  52,   53,  73,   180,  181, 
312,  :^59. 
Example,  180,  314,  328,  338, 

471,496. 
Excellency,  87,88, 119,  303, 

318,  332,  3.34. 
Faithfulness,  167,  441,  462, 

475. 
Fountain,  303, 358,  394, 397, 

493. 
Fulhiess,  303. 


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648 


INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


:]50. 


293, 


Christ,  Glory,   52,  54,  86,  88,  282, 

318,  328. 
Grace,  80,  3v7. 
Hiding-place,  410. 
Humanity,  25. 
Humiliation,    25,  296,  297. 

See  —  Incarnatiun,    and 

Death. 
Incarnation,  25, 80, 160, 290, 

297,  302,  32H,  378,  513. 
Intercession,  300,  346,  347, 

357,  300,  403. 
Judge,  100,  '250, 317,  r^94,595. 
King,  5-2,  53,  54,  Sti,  87,  88, 

91,  92,  123.  142,  181,  317, 

318,  321,  5115. 
Kingdom,  15,  91,  123,  154, 

31)1,  540,  541,  547,  553. 
Lamb,   3J2,   315,  316,  355, 

3!;3,  448. 
Light,  306,316,320,481. 
Life,  316,  323. 
Love,  86,  180,  305,  307, 

See — Atonement. 
Loving-kindness,  330, 
Majesty,  80,  87,  8.^. 
Mediation,  100,  333. 
Mission,  298,307,311. 
Nativity,  289,  29],  292, 

295.     See — Incarnation. 
Obedience,  138,  299. 
Offices,  142,  329. 
Pearl  of  great  price,  307. 
Physician,  313,  337,  424. 
Power,  311. 
Precious,  301,  303,  322,  332, 

334,  354,  447. 
Presence,  327,  332. 
Priesthood,   181,   299,  317, 

357,  30  i,  3C2. 
Prophet,  304. 
Ransom,  81,  304. 
Refuge,  324,  325. 
Reign,  92, 123, 124, 158,  159, 

160,161,162,181,2:2,223, 

349,  353,  359. 
Resurrection,   35,  73,  330, 

340,    340,    347,    34^,  340, 

351,  51.5. 
Righteousnf^ss.  138,308,314. 
Rock,   193,  194,  33(3. 
Sacrifice,  80,  330. 
Saviour,  191,25:^,  260,  326. 
Second  coming,    1.58,    102, 

317,  318,  545,  .594,  595. 
Shepherd,  49,  3.>5. 
Suffering-,  4.5,  46,  119,  301, 

338,  339,  40(5.  Sce—lJeath. 
Sun,  304.  3:)G. 
Sympathy,  299,  357.     See- 
Compassion. 


Christ,  Teacher,  304. 

Victorious,  39,  40,  73,  85, 
93,  111,118,123,124,180, 
346,  546,  550. 
Wisdom,  308. 
Church,  57,  58,  87,  89,  93,  94,  119, 

131,  138,  139,  151,  154,  162,  167, 

193,  194,  520. 
City  of  God,  91,  94,  139,  468,  551. 
Comforter,    368,   3ti9.      See— Holy 

Spirit. 
Comforts,  15.5,  198. 
Commission  of  Christ,  298, 309, 323. 
Communion,  196,  274,  459, 476, 50.3, 

505. 
Confession,  67,  76,  97,  98,  146,  201, 

218,220,309,497,413,420. 
Confidence,  60,  65.  60,  85,  89,  106, 

206.  220,  2i!8,  -^42,  449. 
Conscience,  389,  443. 
Consecration,  189, 196,420,  424,499. 
Contentment,  220,221. 
Contrition,   97,    98,    100,  343,  369, 

404,  411,441. 
Conversion,  01,  80,  215.  413—424, 

476,  492. 
Conviction,  388—391. 
Covenant,    55,    142,    174,  181,  162, 

463,  494,  498,  500,  502. 
Creation,  25,  .39,  40,  41,  42,  68,  261. 
Cross,  343,  405,  411,  414,415,416, 

504. 
Crucifixion,  345,  457. 

Darkness,  418,  451,  469,  473. 
Day  of  grace,  140,  J41,  384. 
Death,  34, 9.5, 121, 144, 147,575—593. 
Death- bed,  31J8,  578,  5S8. 
Declension,  464,  489.  491. 
Decrees,  181,  279.281. 
Dedication,  57,  522,  .523. 
Delay,  3:31.     See— To-day. 
Deliverance,  137,  192,  212. 
Dependence,  203,  216,  2l7. 
Depravity,  32,  74,  97,  307,  308,  395. 
Deserlion,  82,  83,  84,  86,  106,  120, 

127,  131,239,  442,465. 
Desire,  451. 
Despair,  140. 

Despondency,  82,  128,  441,  442. 
Dev.itedness,  102. 
Devotion,   102,  226,  478. 
Dismissions,  622—620. 
Distress,  29,  80,  85,  107,  141,  441. 
Door,  399,  401. 
Doubts,  440,  443. 
Doxology,  190,  191,  622—626. 

Early  Piety,  70. 
Education,  70,  U2. 
Efforts,  529. 
Election,  449,  463. 


INDKX    OF   SIJJUECTS. 


649    I 


Kml.ifllie  wickc-il,  i:»,  H,74,7.-),!I5, 
KJi.  1-J."»,  iiti,  i'21,  Ni.  ini;,  (idll. 

EikI  of  llic  world,  (iOl.  Sec— 
C/iri.'t,  SixoiiU  Lomivr. 

Hiifiiiics.  !iM),  101,  I0:f,  110,  21)r.. 
'J  17,  l-JH,  -240. 

■  '.niiiily,    101. 

Ks|i<iusals.  50"). 

Kn-iiii'.v,  :«.-i:t,  44)  r.^f),  r)f)f). 

Kvi-iiiiiV,  -0,  7'J,  l')(l,  'JIH,  .i.-)M— r»li4. 
KvidoiiCfMlLcrjici;.  :t:«,  Tf).  4.'(».  4;!4, 

4i!5,  4()ii.     .See — ('unoersion, 
Kvil  ciMiij) mv,  ()l. 
Kxiiniplo,  4^i7. 
i:xh«Tl.iii..ti.  71.72,   14!),   155,    l.K}, 

'-M7,  ;{Hll,  :«»7,  :{■«. 
Kxpt-riencc,  '2,):{.  4  Hi,  4'27. 
Kx|t..sliU:iLii)ii,    3d4,  IHU,  .-J!)?,  :j;>3, 

40,), 

Faith,  221,  '270,  m'>,  :«'>,  4-27,  4:il, 

4:>7.  4.-)r<,  47-2. 
rjiilhriilricss.  Src — Gml^nnd  Christ. 
Fiiiiiily  Wi  rsliip,   KW,  150. 
KainiiK!,  (>H,  ;'):i:>. 
Fill e well.  4:ii,  oHH. 
Feiirs,  :tl,  -201,  440,  443,41)2. 
Ff.-isl,  50f). 
FclK.wsliip,  :JI0,  31.5,  37r.,  4:tr>,  4()3, 

4!l.'l. 
F(vn,'iveiie.ss.  1)7,  171,  172.  215,  4.S0. 

Fouui.iin;*,  :{!):<,  :{;n,  3;i7, 4!i3. 

Fi-iiiliv,  77,  7!»,    145,   147,   172,  241, 

:<^:{,"  :iHi),  574. 

Frt'.f-.luni,  -287,  2HH. 

Friciulsliip,  224,  225. 

Fniilfi.  4150. 

Fimcnil,  77,  145,  147,  .575,  582,  .583, 

5811. 

r.KTIISKrtANK,   .338,  339. 

(;i..rv.  54. 
GUI),  2151— 2^8. 

All  in  :ill.  2fi8,  277. 
Almii,'litv,  (52,   1.53,   173,  178. 

27  !l,  283. 
Hciiii,'.  411.41.  42.  2(il. 
He.i.-laclor,  271. 
Can-,    2!,    (ill,   1(54,   H55,   174, 

182,  241.  30.5. 
Comiiuiiiioii,     377.       See  — 

(.  Iiri^l. 
C()iiip;is.sioii.    1(59,    170,    176, 

185    I8il,  228,  243  2(52. 
Ci>ii(ii-MH-iisi..n,  2(5,   184,  185, 

18(i,  2(5-2,  272,  278. 
Crual.  ir.  (5;i,  Hi7, 2115,  258,  2(12, 

2i5.'S. 
Derwice,   18,  7.5,  01),  134,  140, 

102,20.5,2.17,212,  2l3. 
Deliverer,  3(5,01.  «i4,  178. 


i^OD,  Dominion,   51,  52,  117,  144, 
157,  16.5,  173,  247. 
Eternal,    145,  153,  167,  205, 

263. 
Failliful,   37,    103,  142,   151, 

171,  172,  175,214,229,244, 
28f),  440,  463. 

Father,  65,  108,  180,  276. 
FtM-bearance,  163,  240. 
Glory,  228.  279,  282. 
Goodness,  ,50.  73,  74,  1 13, 134, 

163,  164,  165,  170, 178,  185, 
235.  240,  242, 243,  244,  245, 
266,  275. 

Grace.  26, 27, 73,  107,  134,170, 

172,  '228,  235,  262,  266. 
Greatness,  69,  143,  242,  243, 

245. 
Guide,  75,  94,  178,  464. 
Help,  31,  145,  155,  187,  206, 

568. 
Holy,  279,  283. 
Inixxnprehensible,  280,  284, 

285. 
Judge,  27  28,  96,  161. 
Just,  27,  28,  37,  73,  74,  282. 
Kind,  229,  244. 
King,  28,  38,  62,  89,  104,  1.54, 

157,  159,  160,  134,208,  262. 
Love,  81,  177,  247,  285.  See— 

Oondneas. 
Loving-kindness,  330. 
Majesty,  27,  38,  118,  143,  153, 

154,  184,  186,  264,  276,  283. 
Merciftil,  50,  73,  74,  104,  144, 

17.5,  176,  177,  189,229,230, 

237,  244,  282. 
Omnipresent.  234,  236,  2.37, 
Omniscient,  68,  234,  235, 236, 

452. 
Portion,  19,  21,  34,  125,  196, 

413. 
Power,  63,  69,  107,  128,  170, 

275,  283. 
Presence,  237,  270,  377,  473. 
Providence,  28,  181,  216.  223, 

261,264,271,272,284. 
Refuge,  18,  27,  30,  37,  58,  89, 

90,  94,  101,  106,  107,  148, 

274,  463. 
Shepherd,  46,  47,  48.  49,  50, 

131,155,493. 
Sovereign,  61,  127,  132,  134, 

164,  168.281,  285. 
Supreme,   132,   144,  153,  160, 

164,  187 
Truth,  74.  104,  165,  463. 
Unchangeal)le,  167,  169. 
Wisdom,  275,  280. 
Works,  181,228,250,269,280. 
Wrath,  128. 


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INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Good  works,  33,  472. 
QoivcL  3!),  88,  94,  143,    161,  162, 
21):!,  319.  [-299,  311. 

Excellency,  143,  204,  200, 
Feasl,  396. 

Freenes^.     See — Grace. 
Jiivilalions,  391—404. 
Message,  W\  290,  401. 
Power,  88,  2ti0,  311. 
RtyecUon,  156. 
Spread  ot;   1J6,  159,  223, 

537—554. 
Success,  538,  548,  549,  552. 
Triumphant,  39,  114,  180, 

181,5.19,514, 
Trumpet,  392, 40-2, 538,  541. 
Grace,  26,  27,  322, 327, 395,  421, 426, 

429,  459,  475. 
Graces,  434.     Sec — Evidences. 
Gratitude,  170,  171,  172,  188,  189, 

192,  273,  .377,  421,507. 
Grave,  140,  375,  580,  588. 
Guilt,  99,  370,  390,  409,  455. 

Hardness  of  Heart,  454,456. 

Harvest,  141,  572,  573. 

Health,  470. 

Heart,  9c!,  391,  452,  456. 

Heathen,  529,  535,  542,  548,  549. 

Heaven.  35,  36.  51,72, 151,206,215, 

27.3,  328,  331,  417,  443,  468,  513, 

554,  .587,  602—621. 
Heavetdy-mindedness,  358. 
Heirs  of  God,  .33,75,  460. 
Hell,   141. 

Heralds,  .524,  .530,  532. 
Holiness,  52,  54,  431,  472. 
Holy  Spirit,  350,  362—372, 546,  547. 
Hope,  31,  34,  58,  82, 83, 85, 220,  407, 

425,  428,  433,  443,  463,  476,  576. 
Hosanna,  24,  193,  194,  301,  552. 
Househokl,  224,  225,  497. 
Honse  of  God,  56,  57,  84,  133,  134, 

135,  136,  208,  209,  222,  514,  521. 

Sec — Sanctuary. 
Humility,  221,  435. 
Hu.'bandraan,  112. 
Hypocrisy,  60. 

Idolatry,  34,  131. 
Immorality,  30. 
Incaruation.     See— Christ. 
Inconstancy,  176,  452. 
Indwelling  Sin,  240,  410. 
Inamls,  493,  494,  496,  498;  Death 

of,  .5S0. 
Ingratitude,  4.54,  455. 
Inspiration,  257. 
Inlcrcession.     See— Christ. 
Invitations,  391—404.  [517. 

Invocations,  362,  373,  375,  479,  485, 
Israel,  33,  130,  186,  535. 


Jerusalem,  New,  550, 608. 
Jews,  33,  130,  18ii,  535. 
Joy,  425,  447,  488,  491). 
Jubilee,  488,  540,  552,  553. 
Judgment,  9.5,  96,  141, 160,  250,382, 
593,  594—601.  [460,  463. 

Juslificaliun,  66,  67,  198,  420,  459, 

Kingdom,    122.     See — Christ  and 

God. 
Knowledge,  451. 

Latter-day,  530,  551. 
Law,  41,  3J9,  389,  459. 
Liberality,  183,  438,  4.39,  440. 
Life,  77,  79,  147,  337,  383. 
Light,  306,  387,  368,  418. 
Longuig  for  God,  48,  82, 83.    See- 
Thirsting. 
Lord's  Day,  22,  135,  151,  191, 193, 
208,  209,  509—519. 
Prayer,  485. 
Supper,  502—508. 
Loss  of  the  soul,  590,  592,  596,  604. 
See — Marm  and  end  of  the  wicked. 
Love,  434.  [435. 

to   Brethren,  223.   224,   225, 
Church,  231,  232,  233. 
Chri3t,3J0,316,  456,  467. 
God,  434. 
Man,  434. 

Neighbor,  433,  439,  440. 
Lukewarmness,  444,  450,  454,  460. 

Magistrates,  105,  132,  166. 

Man,  25,  26,  235,  241. 

Mariners,  178,  179. 

Martyrs,  617. 

Mediation.     See — Christ. 

Meditation,  109,  197,202. 

Meekness,  435,  472. 

Memorials,  503. 

Mercy,  267, 382,  408.  [519. 

Mercy-seat,  160,  269,  274,409,410, 

Merits,  405,  459. 

Messiah,  124,  222. 

Millennium,  537,  539,  544. 

Ministry,  524—527. 

Miracles,  186,  313. 

Missionary,  531,  532,  533,  536,  543. 

Missionary  meeting,  530. 

Missions,  528—536. 

Morning,  17,  18,  19,  21,  179,  238, 

554—558. 
Morning  or  Evening,  564—566. 
Mortality,  145,  167,  461. 
Mountains,  475. 

Mourner,  199,  435, 469, 575, 576, 591. 
Mystery,  284,  32ft 
Narrow  way,  387. 
Nation,  45,  106,  288. 
Nativity.     See—  Christ. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


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Nature,  39,  40, 41,  42,  280. 
New  birth,  370,  371,  372,  413. 
New  year,  147,  566,  567,  568,  569. 
Night,  109. 

Obedience,  155,  156,  193,426^459. 
Offers.     See — Gospel. 
Old  age,  120,  121,  449. 
One  thing  needful,  381,  387. 
Oppressors,  30,  103. 
Ordinances,  493—508. 
Ordinationa.     -See — Ministry. 
Original  sin.     See— Depravity. 
Orphans,  29,  58,  59. 

Pardon,  54,  67,  218. 

Parents.     -See — Baptism^  Children^ 

and  Infants. 
Parting  of  friends,  436,  437. 
Pastor,  525, 52G ;  Death  of,  526, 527. 
Pastures,  46,  47,  50. 
Patterns,  427. 
Peace,  37,  124,  435. 
Penitence,  97, 405, 407, 408.       [217. 
Persecution,  24,  100,  101,  103,  110, 
Perseverance,  76,  103,  134, 136, 142, 
17J,  20r.,  305,  430,  442,  449,  461, 
462,  4G3. 
Pestilence,  148,  140. 
Pilgrim,  77,  108,  100,  199,  396,  417, 
418,  4-28,  433,  444,  446,  447,  451, 
453,  464,  482,  518,  585. 
Pity,  438.    See— Charity  and  Sym- 
pathy. 
Pleading,  32,  54,  53,  76,  84,  97,  98, 
99,  106,  128,  141,  146,  170,  200, 
201,  211,  239,  482,  486. 
Pleasures,  125,  394,  447,  451. 
Poor,  81.     See— Charity. 
Portion,  428. 

Praise.  43, 1 1 1, 1 12, 114, 154,155,156, 
157,   164,   166,  171,   172, 
182,   184,   190,  191,  227, 
229,  233,  244,  247,   £48, 
249.  251,  252,  253,  270. 
toChrist,73,  91,92, 114, 121, 
159,  300,312,313,315, 
316,  335,  355,  514. 
God,  63,  70,  71,  72,  104, 
115,  116,  138,  151,  152, 
185,  263,  278,  286,  287, 
305,  374. 
Trinity,  27,  374,  379,  622 
—626. 
Prayer,  29,  43,  60, 120, 141, 168, 187, 

364,  478—486. 
Preaching.      See— Ministry. 
Predestination,  449,  463. 
Pride,  127. 
Probation,  383. 
Prodigal,  422. 
Profession,  498,  500,  501. 


Promised  land,  76,  423,  C02,  606, 

610,611,612,613. 
Promises,  199, 279, 281, 286, 449, 476. 
Prophecy,  257,  542. 
Prosperity,  491. 
Protection,  115,  149,  205,207,212, 

217,  233,  238,  430. 
Providence,  08,  115,  217,  261,  264, 

271   272  234. 
Punishment,  105, 125. 
Purity,  51,  52,  435. 
Purposes,  234,  53G. 

Race,  420,  432. 

Rebukes,  23. 

Recollections,  464,  465. 

Reconciliation.    See — Conversion. 

Recovery,  63,  64,  171,  172, 188, 469, 

Redeeming  love,  425.  [470. 

Redemption,  25,  430. 

Refuge,  30.    See— God. 

Regeneration,  370,  371,  372,  413. 

Rejoicing  in  God,  48,  110,  163,  -2^5. 
276,  430. 

Remembrance,  36,  83,  86,  108,  129, 
187,  239,  507,  508. 

Repentance,  55,  97,  381,  405,  411. 
.See — Contrition. 

Reproach,  474. 

Request,  58, 

Resignation,  221, 445,  472,  477,  478. 

Resolutions,  202,  393,  421. 

Rest,   188,  392,  447,  468,  512,  513. 

.See — Heaven. 
Resurrection,  34,  35,  95,  140,  144, 

490,  512,  588,  592,  596. 
Retirement,  274,  459. 
Revelation,  39,  41,  42,  257—260. 
Revival,  137, 168, 214, 370, 487—493, 
Rewards,  144,  149,  461.  [537. 

Riches,  107,  307. 
Righteous,  13,  14,  33,  100,  578. 
Righteousness,  36,  431. 
Rising  to  God,  428,  431,  432. 
Rivers,  47,  90,  91. 
Robe,  431. 
Rock,  37,  38,  63,  82,  107,  336. 

Sabbath,  135,    151,  152,  209,  210, 

509,  519.    See— Lord's  day. 
Sacraments.     See — Ordinances. 
Safety,  89,  93,  107,  149,   178,  205, 

207,  212,  213. 
Saints,  76,  145,  195,  222,  449. 
Salvation,  33,  70,115,  138,  417. 
Sanctiflcatiou,  151,  367,  461, 
Sanctuary,  59,  134,  152,  166,  208, 

210,  509,  514,  519—523.     See— 

House  of  God, 
Satan,  32. 
Saturday,  563. 


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INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 


Scriptures,  43,  197,  198,  199,  201, 
202,  2U4,  257—260. 

Sea,  178,  179. 

Seamen,  178,  179. 

Seasons,  lU,  J 13, 246, 264,  567,  573. 

Security,  148,  154,  206,  207, 212, 279. 

Seeking  God,  129,   157,   175,   20], 
465,  483.  [500. 

^e^Z-Dedication,  415,  419,  424,  498, 
Denial,  471,  474. 
Examination,  56,  452. 
Loathing,  455,  482. 
Righteousness,  459. 

Sepulchre,  347,  411. 

Shame,  86. 

Shepherds,  294,  295. 

Sick-bed  devotion,  78. 

Sickness,  23.  63,  470. 

Sinai,  413,  468,  475. 

Sincerity,  484. 

Sinner,  76,  125,  379,  380,  388,  400. 

Slander,  65. 

Sloth,  450. 

Soldier,  474. 

Sorrow,  408,  451,  472. 

Soul,  492. 

Sovereignty.     See— God. 
Spirit.     See — Holy  Spirit, 
Spring,  570,  571. 
Star,  294,  296,  298,  533. 
Storm,  61,  63. 

Submission,  88,  211,  419,  445,  453, 
470,  473,  474,  477,  478,  482,  582, 
Success,  216,  217.  [591. 

Summer,  .572. 
Sim,  304,  30(5,  487. 
Sunday  schools,  122,  610.      -See— 

Children. 
Support,  202,  579. 
Surrender,  414,  419.  [440. 

Sympathy,   81,  183,  435,  438,  439, 

Tabor,  475. 

Teaching,  55,  365,  368. 

Temple,  57,  58,  109,  209. 

Temptation,  32,  37,  120. 

Tempter,   18,  456. 

Terrors,  141,  382. 

Thanksgiving,  166,   175,    176,  189, 

228,  242,  265,  287. 
Thief  on  the  cross,  303. 
Thirsting  for  God,  82,  83,  108,  109, 

110,  133,  275.  366,  435,  469. 
Throne  of  Grace,  218,  482,  486. 
Time,  575.    See— Year. 


To-day,  140,  141,  155,  156,  157,  385, 

395,  402. 
To-morrow,  387. 
Trials,  240,  478. 
Trinity,  373,  379. 
Troubles,  31,  189,  239,  441. 
Trust,  44,  55,  65,  68,  72,  82,  85,  104, 

107,  110,  120,  121,  J67,  219,  446, 
Truth,  337.  '[473. 

Trumpet,  597. 

Unbelief,  156,  176.    See— Faith. 
Unfruitfulness,  454, 
Union,  223,  224,  225,  436,  437,  468. 
Uprightness,  33. 

Vanity,  77,  79,  107,  575. 

Victory,  474,  584,  616,  620. 

Vineyard,  131. 

Vision,  443. 

Vows,  103,  189,  501. 

VVaitinq  on  God,  58,  59,  211,  218, 

219,  220,  240,  442. 
Walk,  465. 

Wanderings,  412,  422,  452. 
Warfare,  198,  433,  4.56,  468, 469, 474. 
Warnings,  131.     See—Jilarm. 
Watchfulness,  456,  467,  468,  469. 
Watchman,  524,  525,  528. 
Waters,  46,  48,  393,  397. 
Way,  337,  360,  417,  530. 
Wenry,  392,  393,  399. 
Weeping.  409,  488. 
Welcome,  414,  499. 
Wicked,  13,  14,  36,  100,  105. 
Winler,  246,  570. 
Wisdom,  483. 

Word  of  God.     See — Scriptures, 
Works,  38,  459,  472. 
World,  307,  .345,  414,  416,  420,  424, 

447,  453,  507. 
Worship,  84,  94,  133,  134.  143,  151, 

157,  163,  166,  209,  273,  509. 
Wrath,  141,  601. 

Year,  566—574. 
Yoke,  194. 

Youth,  121,  197,  204,  385,  403,  423, 
500,  501. 

Zkal,  203,  427—432. 

Zion,  89,  93,  94,  112,  127,  138,  139, 
168,  208,  214,  222,  231,  232,  233, 
418,  4.53,  468,  490,  491,  520,  541, 
542,  549. 


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